Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
Do you love supporting children to thrive and achieve?
Do you believe that every child can achieve and that it is our job to make that possible?
Are you motivated to play an important role in a team that relies on someone to deliver consistently effective support to children across the school?
If you are, we might have the challenge and opportunity that you’re looking for.
The Fordingbridge Federation is a place where every child thrives and every child achieves.
We need an HLTA who has the energy, flexibility and skill needed to cover classes across our schools.
This will be a demanding job, especially at first, as you get used to the school, the children, the systems and the curriculum. But we know that the rewards will be huge.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, wants to play a pivotal role within a high-performing team, and is committed to continually improving their practice through learning, reflection and professional development.
Benefits:
● Wonderful children with strong values
● Strong school community
● Strong relationships with colleagues, families and the community
● Some flexibility regarding where you would work - year groups can be discussed
● Working hours that enable you to fulfil the responsibilities of the role effectively
● Opportunities for professional development
● Opportunities for career progression
● Both schools are on one site
How you will be supported to succeed:
● Clear systems - know what your week will look like
● Clear communication - know what’s happening and what’s coming up
● Clear support - coaching and mentoring will be used to enable you to thrive
Essential qualification:
● At least GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 in English and Maths.
● HLTA status, a teaching qualification, degree-level qualification, or a willingness to work towards HLTA status
The core tasks and duties of the role will include:
● Teaching whole classes across the Federation during the planned absence of a teacher.
● Taking responsibility for communicating outcomes to class teachers to enable future planning.
● Following school policies and procedures, e.g. the behaviour management approach.
● Working in partnership with teachers to deliver learning activities to whole classes during the teacher's PPA or subject leader release time, or to cover absence when necessary.
Contract Hours and Salary details
Fixed Term contract starting 19th October 2026 (negotiable) ending 31st August 2027
Term Time only
Support Staff Grade D actual annual salary between £23,053 and £25,363
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Application Procedure
We warmly welcome visits and informal conversations about the role. To request an application pack, ask a question, or arrange a conversation with the incoming Executive Headteacher, Mr Dan Genn, please contact Lynn Bradbeer by email: l.bradbeer@fordingbridge-inf.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.
