Job Introduction
Position start date: 1st September 2026
We are an inclusive and welcoming school located in the heart of Gosport, offering an exciting, vibrant and rewarding place to work. In March 2025, Ofsted judged Brockhurst Primary School to be a Good school, recognising the strength of our provision, the positive culture across the school and the dedication of our staff team. If you thrive on making a difference to children’s lives and want to be part of a school with high aspirations and an exciting future, then this is the role for you!
We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who will work in partnership with teachers to deliver planned learning activities to whole classes throughout our school. This will provide cover; class support, small group work, PPA cover, leadership release time as well as for training needs.
This role is a great stepping stone for those who have the ambition to become a qualified teacher, as well as ECT’s who have not yet secured a post. For the right candidate we will consider offering an apprenticeship to support development in the role.
We are looking for someone who is...
- A motivated, nurturing individual with a great sense of humour
- Can work collaboratively with teaching staff to raise the learning and attainment of children.
- Has previous experience of working within a classroom setting alongside the teacher
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent)
- Has an ability to use ICT effectively to support learning
- Will complement teachers’ delivery of our curriculum.
- Will promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
- Can cover whole classes and teach during PPA, leadership time, teach small groups or cover short-term absence of teachers.
- Is ambitious for all children to achieve and love their learning
- Uses initiative to assess children’s learning needs and then provides effective feedback to inform provision
- Give support to children, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience success
- Has GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Has HLTA status or other appropriate qualification however this is not essential for the right candidate
In return, we can offer...
- A welcoming, friendly and supportive community of staff, governors and parent/carers
- A reflective school, always looking for way to improve and strengthen its practice
- A strong leadership team committed to developing you at every stage of your career
- The opportunity to play a significant role in the exciting future development of the school
At Brockhurst, we are proud of the journey we are on as one united school community and are excited about the future ahead.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.