Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 1
Elson Junior School, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
9 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- 18463
What skills and experience we're looking for
About Elson Junior School
Elson Junior School is a thriving 3-form entry school at the heart of our local community in Gosport. We are extremely proud of our safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their very best.
Our school is built on five core values that underpin everything we do:
Aspiration – striving to go beyond the ordinary and reach full potential
Compassion – caring for and supporting one another
Adaptability – being flexible and resilient in our approach
Creativity – thinking imaginatively and innovatively
Integrity – acting with honesty and moral strength
These values are lived daily through the way we behave in school, the way we treat each other, and the way we approach our work. We have extremely high expectations that all children can succeed, and we are committed to helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our supportive and friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.
The role will involve:
Covering teacher absences across Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6)
Providing PPA cover (Planning, Preparation and Assessment time) for class teachers
Delivering high-quality lessons and learning activities in line with teachers' planning
Supporting pupils' learning and development across the curriculum
Managing behaviour effectively to maintain a positive learning environment
Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
Contributing to the wider life of the school
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Is a trained HLTA (or equivalent qualification, eg NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants) and has a secure subject knowledge of primary education
Has experience working with children in Key Stage 2
Can deliver engaging lessons that inspire and motivate pupils
Has excellent classroom management skills
Is committed to our school values of Compassion, Adaptability, Creativity, Integrity and Aspiration
Works well as part of a team and can also work independently
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Is flexible, resilient and enthusiastic about education
Shares our high expectations for all pupils
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative staff team
A commitment to your professional development
The opportunity to work in a school that truly values its staff and pupils
A vibrant, values-led school community
Beautiful school grounds including forest area, pond, allotment, outdoor classroom and amphitheatre
Further information about the job
How to Apply
For further information and an application pack, please contact the school office:
Telephone: 02392 583754Email: adminoffice@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk
Website: www.elsonjunior.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026, 12:00pmInterview date: Thursday 29th January
If you would like to visit the school, we are welcoming prospective candidates on Wednesday 7th January, 2026, at 4:00pm. Please contact the office to confirm if you would like to attend.
Elson Junior School is an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Elson Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 313 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elson Junior School website
- Email address
- adminoffice@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02392583754
Our vision is driven by the core values of integrity, aspiration, compassion, creativity and adaptability which underpin everything we do. We aim to nurture happy, successful and confident children who feel valued and are prepared to contribute positively to both our school and the wider community.
At Elson Junior School we:
• Uphold high standards of learning and behaviour.
• Foster positive self-esteem and mutual respect.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Build strong home-school partnerships to support each child’s growth and happiness.
• Show care for our environment and proudly represent our school.
Curriculum
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. Our engaging and dynamic approach blends exciting topics with creative opportunities, ensuring every pupil is inspired to achieve their best. While we cover the full breadth of the National Curriculum, we place a strong emphasis on mastery in mathematics and writing. Reading is at the heart of our learning philosophy and is integrated across all foundation subjects.
Extra-curricular provision, care, guidance and support
Our wide range of extra-curricular activities offers pupils enriching experiences that go beyond the classroom, enhancing personal growth, confidence and vital social skills. For example, the School Council, Eco-Council and Elson Adventurers club foster leadership, empathy and a strong sense of belonging. In addition, our Young Carers, Elson Heroes and bereavement groups are designed to provide vital pastoral support when children are most in need.
Our development journey
In the last five years, the school has seen significant improvement across all areas. With a focus on quality first teaching, continued professional development and curriculum development, the school has established itself as a welcoming and ambitious learning environment where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve.
The school remains committed to continuous improvement, driven by a forward-thinking approach and a commitment for educational excellence. Our goal is to improve outcomes for all pupils, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, by:
• Delivering consistently high-quality teaching in all subjects to enable all pupils to make excellent progress and secure age-related expectations.
• Ensuring rigour and challenge across the curriculum.
• Using ongoing assessments and summative data to plan learning that supports all pupils and builds on their prior knowledge.
• Implementing processes to support improvement from the analysis of pupils’ attendance, wellbeing and behaviour data.
The facilities offered by our spacious building and extensive grounds are excellent, support learning well and provide for up to 360 children in 12 classes.
The computing suite, music and drama room, library and food technology kitchen provide additional indoor learning areas that develop and enrich delivery of the school’s curriculum.
Children’s learning is greatly enhanced by regular use of our extensive outdoor facilities. The outdoor classroom, pond and woodland are used to extend children’s learning beyond the classroom and to develop the children’s understanding of the environment.
Arranging a visit to Elson Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk.
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