Higher Level Teaching Assistant & Pastoral Support

Woolmer Hill School; Littleham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice options (Bike2Work, (

Job summary

Woolmer Hill School in England is seeking a HLTA for a part-time, temporary role to cover a staff absence. You will support pupils from Reception to Year 6, deliver targeted interventions and work with the SENCo to identify needs.

Strong communication, initiative and creativity are essential, with a caring approach and the ability to work as part of a team to improve life chances for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with complex needs is beneficial.
• HLTA experience or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy (A–C GCSE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Cover release times across Reception to Year 6.
• Support pupils' learning under the class teacher's direction.
• Cover classes during staff training or absence.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions for pastoral and academic progress.
• Work with the SENCo to identify and support individual needs.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation using nurturing approaches.
• Supervise lunchtime duties as part of MTA role.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Creativity

Teamwork

Pastoral support

Education

HLTA experience / qualifications

GCSE English & Maths A–C or equivalent

Job description

Temporary post to cover a staff absence - 33.75 hrs per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.45pm Paid at NJC Grade A for MTA duty £12.85ph and Grade D for HLTA hours @ £13.90ph To commence as soon as possible September 2026 This post will involve:

• Cover teachers' timetabled release time each week across the school, from Reception to Year 6.
• Provide general support for pupils' learning under the direction of the class teacher.
• Cover classes, when required, due to staff training and occasional staff absence.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions to support pupils' pastoral needs and academic progress.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to identify and support individual pupil needs.
• Provide support for pupils experiencing difficulties with emotional regulation.
• Use nurturing and restorative approaches to help pupils manage challenges, develop positive strategies and succeed in school.
• Supervising pupils during lunchtime as part of the MTA duty on a daily basis., Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
• Substantial workplace pension
• Term time 'Give Back Day' to take for personal reasons
• Staff Wellbeing support
• CPD opportunities for all staff

We are looking for someone with a strong, sensitive and caring approach to children's needs, who is able to be an effective communicator and think creatively. You will need to show a high degree of initiative and be solution focussed. It would also be beneficial to have experience of working with children with complex needs.

We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed. You will need to show initiative, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful and growing team to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel special.

Ideally, you will:

• Understand that children communicate in a variety of ways and we have a responsibility to meet the needs of all learners
• Have HLTA experience and/or equivalent qualifications
• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills (A-C GCSE or equivalent)
• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• Have high expectations of children's behaviour and be able to maintain consistent boundaries
• Be willing to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Be energetic, positive and enthusiastic