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Job Introduction

Job/Person Summary

‘Be Kind, Be Brave, Be You’ is our school motto and we are looking for a teacher who embodies these qualities. We strive to be a school built on love with high aspirations for all. 

The needs of the children are always paramount in life and decision-making within a school, and our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are a trauma‑aware school, committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child is understood, supported, and able to thrive so that they can achieve their full potential. 

We aim to provide a rich and varied curriculum through our wonderful and unique learning environments and extensive facilities. Our school curriculum is designed to motivate and excite our children, as well as to provide them with the knowledge, skills and personal traits and dispositions they need to be fully equipped and empowered to embrace their future. Teachers from all classes have PPA together, planning the same curriculum and experiences, including trips and residential visits, which are attended as a year group. 

We are an inclusive school - we celebrate our differences, encourage individuality and independence, and work hard every day to ensure that our school is a place where everyone feels valued and included. Staff work collegiately across the school, including with the Infant School, to drive our culture of high aspirations for all.  

We are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic HLTA to join our equally passionate and enthusiastic staff team. We will require you to:

Support for the students 

  • Assume whole class responsibility for teaching and learning, as directed by the teacher.
  • Establish constructive relationships with children and interact with them according to individual needs. 
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children. 
  • Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. 
  • Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. 
  • Provide feedback to children in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher. 

 

Support for the teacher 

  • Working unsupervised, assist the teacher to create an appropriate learning environment.
  • Work with the teacher in lesson planning, adjusting plans as appropriate. 
  • Evaluate children’s responses to activities through planned observation. 
  • Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support children to achieve learning goals. 
  • Promote good learning behaviours, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents within and beyond the classroom in line with policy.
  • Undertake routine marking of work. 

 

Support for the curriculum 

  • At whole class level, contribute to and implement curriculum programmes. 

 

Support for the school 

  • Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding, health safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.
  • Be aware of and support difference to ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. 
  • Support the aims and ethos of the school. 
  • Establish positive working relationships with parents/carers. 
  • Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
  • Accompany teaching staff and students on educational visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher. 
  • Attend regular team meetings as required. 
  • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required and agreed by your line manager. 

 

The key decision making areas in the role 

  • A level 1 HLTA, whilst working under the general direction of the teacher, will work unsupervised and without the close presence of the teacher and will implement lesson plans, deal with pupil behaviour and make judgments about pupil progress/pupil needs without reference to the teacher. 
  • A level 1 HLTA, due to training and expertise, will normally carry a specific specialist responsibility and support and develop other staff in the school when help is needed in this area.

 

In return we can offer you

  • A school that has a positive and caring ethos, where emotional well-being is at the heart of our culture
  • Happy and well-motivated children
  • A skilled and dedicated team, committed to doing the best for its children
  • A supportive leadership team and governing body with a commitment to your professional development
  • Training and CPD opportunities to enable you to be both happy and successful in your role


Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 8th July 

Interview date: Friday 10th July 

Job Start Date: 01/09/2026

Contract/Hours: 1 Year Fixed Term. Full Time. Term Time Only 

Key Stage: 2

Salary Type: Grade D 


Application Procedure

We welcome applications from candidates who have the experience, skills, enthusiasm and commitment to become our next member of staff.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. 


Application forms and to book a visit, please contact our Head teacher, Mrs Rachelle Tomkins on 02392 252735 or email: adminoffice@denmead-jun.hants.sch.uk

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.

HLTA

  • Salary Frequency Monthly
  • Working Hours Full Time - Term Time Only
  • Job Reference EPSEDJOBS/1338/12430
  • Contract type Temporary - Full Time
  • Closing Date 8 July, 2026
  • Job category Support
  • Phase of education Primary
  • Establishment and Location Denmead Junior School, Bere Road, Waterlooville, United Kingdom
  • Local Authority Hampshire
  • Number of Positions 1
  • Job Type Term Time Only
  • Date posted 29 June, 2026

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