Job Introduction
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Are you ready for a new challenge in a school where kindness, aspiration and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do?
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Rownhams St John's CE Primary School
Salary: Grade D
Contract:
27.25 hours (fixed term contract, one year) as follows:
3 full days: 8.30am-3.15pm
2 half days: 8.30am-12.50pm
Be part of a team that inspires excellence and supports every child to thrive!
At Rownhams St John’s CE Primary School, our core values of love, joy, and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are supported to achieve excellence in all aspects of their development.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team, helping to create a positive and inspiring learning environment.
The HLTA will be required to provide emergency and planned cover for classes during teachers' absences. This will include, but not limited to, staff absence for: emergency cover for sickness, meetings and professional development opportunities.
About the Role:
As our HLTA, you will:
Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver high-quality lessons, often leading classes independently.
Provide tailored support to students, helping each child achieve their full potential.
Support inclusion initiatives, ensuring all children can access and benefit from our well planned curriculum.
Champion the school’s values of love, joy, and responsibility, fostering a positive, safe, and stimulating environment.
Collaborate with staff to support the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for an HLTA who:
Has proven experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role, ideally with HLTA status or equivalent.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of child development and inclusive education practices.
Is committed to upholding our school values and vision, working towards creating a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.
Can adapt lessons and activities to meet diverse student needs, supporting individual learning journeys.
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team.
Is flexible, positive, and professional, with high expectations for every child.
If you are passionate about supporting children’s education and believe you can contribute to our culture of excellence, within an inclusive, nurturing school environment we would love to hear from you!
To Apply:
Please email our Senior Admin Officer, Lynne Tongs, l.tongs@rownhams.hants.sch.uk for more information
Closing Date: Friday 6th March
Interviews: Tuesday 10th March / Wednesday 11th March
Rownhams St John’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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.
