Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

Weeke Primary School

HLTA 121

Hampshire

Closing Date: 22 October 2026

Interview Date(s): w/c 2 November 2026 2026

Job Start Date: ASAP

Contract/Hours: Full time

Salary Type: EHCC / Support Staff

Salary Details: D Grade FTE £28,697-£31,573 pro-rata

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30pm term time only

Location of Role: Weeke Primary School.

Contact e-mail address: k.clayton@weeke.hants.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary

Children are at the heart of what we do at Weeke Primary School. Weeke is a vibrant and popular school where children enjoy a rich and diverse range of experiences and achieve well in a caring and respectful environment. 

We are seeking to appoint an excellent, committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who is able to support and contribute to our high expectations of learning and behaviour. Your main role will be working 1:1 to deliver support for a pupil with complex levels of SEN. It could also be to deliver small group interventions or in exceptional circumstances, cover classes.

The role requires someone with a range of experience working with children and a passion for getting the most out of our children. As a 121 HLTA you will:

• Plan, organise and deliver adapted lessons as per the EHCP relating to the pupil you are supporting
• Support our most vulnerable children; lead and deliver interventions to enable our children with complex needs to be successful learners and individuals 
• Provide reports and information to all stakeholders on children’s success and progress 

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. 

The successful candidate will:

 Enthuse and inspire children to learn

Have a good understanding of child development and learning

Be committed to working with children, responding to their needs intuitively and sensitively

Have high expectations and a calm, positive attitude 

Be an excellent team player and be able to work independently and with initiative 

Be prepared to share expertise and learn from others

Be professional, organised, patient and understanding

Have GCSE Grade C English and maths or equivalent 

Have experience of working as an LSA and delivering interventions

Understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

Essential requirements for this post include:

Previous experience of working with children in a school setting

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to relate well to children, parents and staff

Have GCSE Grade C English and Maths or equivalent 

Desirable requirements for this post are:

HLTA qualified or above

A QTS or equivalent qualification

Qualifications related to Social, Emotional and Mental Health or SEND. 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. For further information or an application pack, please contact Katie Clayton, School Business Manager on 01962 882710 or k.clayton@weeke.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.