HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,992.00 - £29,800.00 Annually (FTE) Support Staff Scale D1-D5 depending on experience. (Actual Salary Range £22,129 - £24,432 p.a.)

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEND & Inclusion

Support Staff Scale D1-D5 depending on experience

Monday to Friday 08.15 - 16.00 / Term time only plus 2 mandatory INSET days

For full details of the role and person specification, please refer to the attached Job Description.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled TA looking to develop their career and take on a wider role in supporting inclusion and student achievement. The successful candidate will oversee SEND provision within an assigned Key Stage, support students with physical disabilities, and work closely with colleagues to remove barriers to learning and promote participation across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and overseeing SEND provision within an assigned Key Stage.
• Supporting students with physical disabilities and improving accessibility.
• Working alongside the PE department to promote inclusion, confidence and participation.
• Line managing designated Teaching Assistants, including supporting their training and development.
• Delivering targeted support to individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Monitoring student progress and contributing to effective intervention strategies.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working as a Teaching Assistant.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusive education and supporting students with SEND.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team and can build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Holds qualifications in English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above.

Previous HLTA experience is not essential, and we welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants who are ready to take the next step in their career. Training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.

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

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ringwood School Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1626 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ringwood School Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ringwood-school-academy

A large thriving oversubscribed 11 - 18 Comprehensive situated in beautiful surroundings close to the New Forest and the Hampshire / Dorset coastline. As a Teaching School we pride ourselves in being able to provide high quality professional development opportunities for all staff.

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