HLTA

Job Introduction

Closing date:                                                           Monday 19th January 2026 at Midday

Interview date:                                                       Monday 26th January 2026

Job start date:                                                         ASAP after 26th January 2026  

Contract details:                                                     Permanent

Salary details:                                                         Scale D (£27,780-£30,564 FTE).  Actual salary £18,142-£19,960 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Hours of work:                                                        Mon to Fri - 8.30am-3.15pm.  28.25 hours per week 

Location of role:                                                     Denmead Infant School

Job/person summary: 

Denmead Infant School – Where the Joy of Learning Begins!

Denmead Infant School is a popular village infant school, known for its warm, child-centred approach and strong family and community focus. Nestled in beautiful grounds, we provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported to flourish. Due to a falling national birth rate, we have recently adjusted our PAN from 90 to 60, allowing us to maintain small, attentive class sizes and a personalised approach to learning. Our school is committed to excellence, safeguarding, and the holistic development of every pupil.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the early years of children’s education? Denmead Infant School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on whole class responsibility within EYFS, Year 1, and Year 2, working closely with class teachers to foster independence and support children’s learning and development.

 Key Responsibilities

• Assume whole class responsibility for teaching and learning (PPA / absence cover) in EYFS, Year 1, and Year 2 classes as directed by class teachers.
• Use specialist resources and strategies to support disadvantaged (including SEND) children, encouraging independence and resilience.
• Understand that behaviour is a ‘communication of need’ and collaborate with staff to maintain high expectations and a calm, positive learning environment.
• Maintain consistently high expectations of all children and provide tailored support to help them succeed.
• Work closely with teaching staff to uphold the school’s inclusive ethos and commitment to every child’s progress.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Has an HLTA qualification
• Proven experience working with early years and Key Stage 1 children.
• Specialist skills in supporting disadvantaged pupils and fostering independence.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management as communication and strategies to maintain calm and positive environments.
• Ability to take whole class responsibility and deliver engaging, well-structured learning activities.

• Has English and Maths qualifications to at least GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent.

Desirable Qualities

• A warm, empathetic approach with a genuine passion for child development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and contributing positively to the school community.
• Enthusiasm for working in a family and community-focused setting.

Why Join Denmead Infant School?

• Work with wonderful children in a popular village school with fantastic grounds.
• Join a supportive and inclusive team committed to the development and well-being of all staff and pupils.
• Be part of a school that values and nurtures every member of its community.
• Enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s learning and independence in a close-knit, caring environment.

If you are motivated, skilled, and ready to take on a rewarding role in a school that truly values its staff and pupils, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate(s) will have English and Maths qualifications to at least GCSE Grade C or above, or equivalent, along with an HLTA qualification.

If you have previously applied for a position at Denmead Infant School and have not been successful, please contact the Head Teacher before making your application.

For an application pack, please contact Clare Zahra at adminoffice@denmead-inf.hants.sch.uk or telephone the school office on 023 9226 2717.

If you have not heard from the school before the interview date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been short listed.

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.