Job Introduction
Job Vacancy
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
đź“ŤÂ Park Gate Primary School | Across Primary Years
 🕗 Monday to Friday, 8:15am–3:15pm (Term Time Only – 39 weeks including INSET days)
 📅 Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026, 12:00 noon
 🗓️ Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 18th May 2026
 🎯 Start Date: ASAP
 📄 Contract: Permanent | Salary: Support Staff EHCC07 D Grade
Join Our Supportive and Vibrant School Community
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? We are seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated class cover team at Park Gate Primary School. This exciting role involves providing cover for PPA and Leadership time, delivering engaging learning activities to classes, groups, or individuals, and supporting teachers with planning, assessment, and lesson adaptation.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- You hold HLTA status (or equivalent) and have experience working in a primary school setting
- You have a positive, proactive approach and high expectations for all pupils
- You are passionate about raising achievement and supporting children’s wellbeing
- Can support children with a range of needs, including those with social, emotional, and communication difficulties
- Have experience delivering small group or one-to-one interventions
- Communicate clearly and confidently with children and adults alike
- Are discreet, trustworthy, and respectful of confidentiality
- Enjoy working as part of a team and bring a good sense of humour to your work!
Why Join Park Gate Primary?
- Be part of a vibrant, caring school community with over 400 pupils
- Supportive leadership and colleagues who value teamwork
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- A school committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
How to Apply
To request an application pack, please email your request to Mrs Victoria Hughes, Business Manager via email to:
 📧 v.hughes@parkgate.hants.sch.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
Park Gate Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children 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 subjected to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.Â