Job Introduction
Closing date: Wednesday 4th June 12:00 noon.
Job Start Date: September 2025
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: Support Grade E
Hours of Work: 30hrs per week Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm Term Time Only
Location of Role: St Mary’s Church of England Junior School
Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk
Job/Person Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the highly supportive community that is St Mary's Junior School
St Mary’s Church of England Junior School is a happy and successful junior school in Old Basing, Basingstoke. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated HLTA who will be a motivated individual who enjoys working with children and has a patient and caring nature.
The successful applicant will be delivering lessons planned under the direction and with support from class teachers. This will be as part of regular PPA release, management or additional release time or to cover staff absence. This will be a flexible role to suit the ever changing needs to a school. The role will also include some 1:1 or small group booster sessions.
This role could be a great stepping stone for those who have the ambition to become a qualified teacher.
The successful candidate will
· have HLTA status or other appropriate qualification along with GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
· have experience of working with children in primary / junior schools
· be able to motivate and engage all children
· be able to use their initiative and be resourceful
· be a positive and supportive team member
· have patience and strong communication skills
· be time efficient and competent in working to a busy timetable
· be flexible, adaptable and accommodating to the ever changing environment of a busy junior school
We can offer:
· A fantastic school community with our Christian values at its heart
· Committed and supportive staff and governors who work closely together
· Commitment to support continuing professional development
· Respectful and motivated children who are keen to learn
· A commitment to staff well-being
· Your own PPA time to plan and resource upcoming lessons.
Interviews are likely to be held week beginning 9th June 2025.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Sarah Cooper at the school office to arrange a tour. S.cooper@st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk 01256 465092
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.
