Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job Introduction

We are seeking to appoint a committed, skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our warm and supportive team at Western CE Primary School.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, motivated individual who is passionate about making a real difference to children's learning and development. Working closely with teachers and leaders, you will take a key role in supporting learning across the school, including delivering planned lessons, interventions and targeted support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds (or is working towards) HLTA status or equivalent experience.
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills (minimum GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths).
• Has experience leading whole-class learning under the direction of a teacher.
• Is highly organised, flexible and resilient.
• Builds positive relationships with children, staff and families.

• Is Confident in covering teacher absence when necessary 
• Skills to work with pupils to accelerate specific learning and emotional needs 

• Shares our school’s Christian values and vision to help every child flourish.

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school community.
• Children who are motivated, well-behaved and keen to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A supportive leadership team and committed staff.
• Free Employee support through Health Assured including immediate family
• Free access to refreshments/snacks during the day
• Regular Staff wellbeing letter and entry into staff termly raffle
• Free Breakfast Club places for staff children who attend Western

Application Procedure

Applications should be submitted using the Hampshire Support Staff application form; individual CVs will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. 

Completed application forms should be emailed to adminoffice@western.hants.sch.uk by the closing date.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Pippa Howe-Velazquez, our Business Manager, on 01962 852591 or by email adminoffice@western.hants.sch.uk  to arrange an appointment and/or request an application pack.

To apply for this position: please submit an application form by Tuesday 10th June 2025

Application closing date: Tuesday 10th June 2025
Start date: 1st September 2025 

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.