HLTA or Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Based)
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School, Teddington, TW11 9RP17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - potential to extend
Pay scale
- NJC 12-15
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Training
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to early years.
Experience
- Experience of working with children aged 0-5 in an early years setting.
- Experience of delivering targeted interventions and supporting children with additional needs.
- Experience of using assessment and observation to inform planning.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early years pedagogy.
- Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Ability to lead small-group and whole-class activities.
- Skills in supporting speech, language, and early phonics development.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
Personal Qualities
- A nurturing and inclusive approach to supporting all children.
- High expectations for children’s learning, behaviour, and personal development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt activities and approaches to meet individual needs.
- Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Hampton Wick Infant And Nursery School.
What the school offers its staff
Flexible, as-and-when needed working pattern
Opportunity to gain experience in a school environment
Supportive and welcoming staff team
Training opportunities
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School website
- Email address
- h.mbaire@hamptonwick.richmond.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02089773971
Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School is a happy, vibrant place where children are encouraged to become curious about the world around them and develop a love of learning. Through our vision of enjoyment, engagement and excellence, we are committed to valuing each child and enabling them to reach their full potential.
Arranging a visit to Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.mbaire@hamptonwick.richmond.sch.uk.
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