Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Weston Park Primary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9HX

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st December 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: Actual £33,119 - £37,562
• Pay scale: Grade 7

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a professional individual who:

Ø Has a proven track record of supporting children with a variety of academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs.

Ø Is an excellent team player.

Ø Is creative, committed and inspirational.

Ø Is able to successfully build positive relationships with children and adults.

Ø Is dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of children.

What the school offers its staff

Ø lives of children.

What we offer you:

Ø An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence

Ø A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation

Ø Flexible working approach, where possible

Ø Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities

Ø Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme

Ø Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)

Ø Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings

Ø Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members

Ø Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related

Ø Eligible for a Blue Light card

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

All schools with the Trust 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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Weston Park Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 497 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Weston Park Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@westonschoolsfederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 02380448962
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/weston-park-primary-school-southampton

Weston Park Primary School is a happy and inclusive school for children aged 4-11 years old located in Southampton. We strongly believe in working together as a team and welcome all children and their families to become part of our school community.

Our staff value and care for each child, and delight in seeing them grow into independent and confident young adults, ready to move up to secondary school at the end of their time with us.

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