Job Introduction
HLTA Advert – KS2
Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Job Start Date: ASAP / Sept 2026
Contract Hours: Permanent, part time
Salary: EHCC/Support Staff – D Grade
Salary Details: £27,780-£30564 FTE. £19,760.52-£21,740.88 Actual
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Location of Role: Netley Abbey Junior School
Job/Person Summary
Are you a nurturing and enabling individual?
Do you have an enthusiastic and dedicated attitude?
We are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead classroom cover across the school, supporting our children to learn in an environment where they showcase our federation values of ready, respectful, safe and kind. This post is the ideal opportunity to provide experience for a newly-qualified ECT or for somebody who already has the HLTA qualification. Alternatively, this could be an ideal training opportunity for somebody looking for the next step in their career or a graduate with a longer-term view to teacher training. The role involves working closely with the class teaching teams to teach, support and challenge pupils across their Key Stage Two curriculum.
Experience within a mainstream setting is desirable, along with the ability to engage and build relationships with children.
Our vision ‘Excellence Everyday’ is underpinned by a strong set of staff values; where we live out kindness, empathy, excellence and resilience throughout our culture. Come and see this for yourself as we would be delighted to welcome you to our friendly team!
Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in 2023, our friendly and supportive team of staff are committed to ensuring standards remain high and our pupils enjoy their time in school.
You will need:
- A good English and Maths skillset (GCSE / O Level Grade C or above)
- Good communication skills
- A positive attitude
- The ability to use your initiative
- To be highly organised with good time management skills
- To be able to work as a member of a team
- To relate well to both adults and children
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding
- HLTA qualification (desirable)
Application Procedure
Please contact our Admin Team HR@netleyabbeyschools.co.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the post in more detail.
Application packs are available on our website. Completed application forms should be returned to the Head of School, James Taylor by noon on Friday 19th June 2026.
The Federation of Netley Abbey Infant and Junior School and Hampshire County Council 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.
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.
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