Job Introduction
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Cupernham Infant School
HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) Vacancy
Closing Date: Friday 28/11/2025 4pm
Interview Date(s): W/C Monday 01/12/2025
Type: EHCC / Support Staff
Contract/Hours: Full Time, Permanent contract
Salary Details: LSA 3 Grade D1 - FTE £27,780 Actual Salary £20,592
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday – Term Time only
Location of Role: Cupernham Infant School, Bransley Close, Romsey, SO51 7JT
Start Date: Jan 2026
Job/Person Summary
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 be to provide cover; class support, small group work, PPA cover, leadership release time as well as for training needs or in the event of short-term sickness. There will be opportunities to lead intervention progression with full training provided.
Cupernham Infant School is three-form entry infant school in Romsey. We are a friendly, caring and welcoming school, providing a creative, rich and exciting curriculum using inspiring resources. Our children are amazing! They are kind, caring, enthusiastic learners who are considerate toward others.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has achieved the HLTA qualification or is an experienced LSA looking to develop their skills.
- Has experience leading a classroom
- Has GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above
- Is ambitious for all children to achieve & to enjoy their learning
- Is adaptable and self-motivated
- Is time efficient and competent in working to a busy timetable
- Is keen to learn so as to gain confidence in adapting provision to meet children’s needs
- Enjoys working in teams and has excellent communication skills
- Uses initiative to assess children’s learning needs and then provides effective feedback to inform provision
- Is sensitive, caring and a great listener
- Is calm, positive and patient and can thrive in a lively, active learning environment
- Has a good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
- Has a passion for outdoor learning.
In return, we can offer:
- Wonderful, well behaved children who are motivated and ready to learn
- School based training & support to gain expertise in a new year group
- A happy, open and welcoming learning environment
- Strongly supportive colleagues with a huge drive and enthusiasm
- A creative, caring school in which all feel valued
The position will be subject to HCC safeguarding procedures and a successful DBS check.
Visits to our School are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit and tour of the school or request an application pack, please contact our Senior Admin Officer, Caroline Cates on 01794 514494 or by email: adminoffice@cupernham-inf.hants.sch.uk.
Full Application Packs (including an application form, person specification and HCC role profile) are on our website at: https://www.cupernhaminfant.com/school-vacancies/
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Cupernham Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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