HLTA

Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5RD

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF Specialist (£21,987.06 - Actual)

HLTA job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across our schools, helping to shape the educational experience of our wonderful pupils. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to bring your skills, energy, and creativity to a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

Working under the direction of the Headteacher, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children's learning, both individually and in small groups, ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality, inclusive education. This role is ideal for someone who is confident delivering planned lessons, supporting children with a range of needs, and committed to fostering a safe, engaging and positive learning environment. As part of GLF Schools, you'll also benefit from opportunities for professional development and collaboration across a wider network of supportive professionals. 

What we are looking for

• Hold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and a HLTA qualification (or working towards).
  
• Have experience delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning.
  
• Be skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.
  
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.
  
• Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.
  
• Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.

About Lightwater Village Infant and Junior school

Our school stands at the heart of the village community of Lightwater. We offer an outstanding start to education for children from 2 to 11 years old, consistently achieving excellence, yet also engaging children in imaginative and exciting themes whereby learning comes alive.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lightwater Village Infant and Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield, Cordwalles, Pine Ridge and Lorraine. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £27,061 FTE

Pay Scale: GLF Specialist 1

Actual Salary: £21,987.06

Hours: 34hrs per week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.15am - 3.15pm and Wednesday 8.15am – 4.45pm (39 weeks per year)

Closing Date: Friday 8th May at 9.30am

Interview Date: W/C 11th May 2026

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 Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lightwater-village-school-lightwater

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