Job Description

Job Introduction

Netley Abbey Infant School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Job Start Date: September 2025
Contract Hours: Fixed Term, Term-time only
Salary: EHCC/Support Staff - D Grade

Salary Details: 26,918 - 29,616 FTE - pro rata based on 30 hours per week

Hours of work: 30 hours per week term time plus one week to cover training

Location of Role: Netley Abbey Infant School

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 be the best they can be. This post could be 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 Early Years and Key Stage One curriculum.

Experience within a mainstream setting is desirable, along with the ability to engage and build relationships with children. The role includes Lunchtime Supervision.

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 Process

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, Gemma Cutler by noon on Friday 27th June 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.