Higher Level Teaching Assistant-Reception or KS1/KS2

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Reception or KS1/KS2
Hinchley Wood Primary School
To commence September 2025
32.5 hours/week, term time only

We are looking for enthusiastic and aspiring HLTAs to support our Teachers in delivering high quality learning across HWPS.  We have one vacancy covering Reception year and one to work across key stages 1 and 2.

The ideal candidates will have a passion and desire to make a real contribution to the learning and development of our pupils, delivering learning to whole classes. Support will be provided and a willingness to undertake relevant training is essential.

To become an effective HLTA, the role requires the following qualities:

• Proactive and positive attitude
• Flexible, resilient and calm approach
• high expectations of self and pupils
• excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• committed to working as part of a team
• understands and shares the School’s vision and aims for all of pupils
• dedicated and committed to the success of the school.

The working pattern is Monday - Friday, term time only (38 weeks/year) and ideally 8.30am-3.30pm. The actual starting salary is from £19,915 p.a.

Following our recent Ofsted (March 2024), this is an exciting time to join our School and Partnership.

Behaviour is impeccable. Pupils are joyful, polite and considerate, respecting the views of others. The behaviour approach is well understood, and ensures a positive learning environment. (Ofsted report, March 2024)

In return, we can offer you enthusiastic and highly motivated children with a love of learning, and a commitment to your professional growth and development with a range of training opportunities.  

‘Workload and well-being are carefully considered. Training opportunities, in school and across the trust, ensure that staff expertise is routinely developed.’ (Ofsted report, March 2024)

We offer:

• Family friendly term time working;
• a competitive salary and annual performance progression;
• professional development support; 
• two week autumn half term;
• on site gym and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme;
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.

Please contact us if you have any questions prior to applying or would like to visit.  You can contact our HR team on 020 8398 7161 or email us at hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 23rd June 2025. (9am)

Please note we encourage early interest and contact, and reserve the right to close the role earlier.