HLTA/Experienced TA

Teaching Personnel; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Salisbury is seeking an experienced HLTA or Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting September 2026. You will support pupils across the classroom, lead small groups and deliver targeted interventions in a welcoming junior school in central Salisbury.

The ideal candidate will have prior school-based experience, strong communication and safeguarding knowledge, an Enhanced DBS, and the right to work in the UK. This position offers stable hours and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school setting
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• A strong understanding of safeguarding
• The right to work in the UK
• Excellent references
• A professional and positive approach to working with children

Responsibilities

• Leading small groups, delivering interventions, supporting individual pupils and assisting the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom
• Hitting the ground running from September

Skills

Experience in school setting

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Relationship building

HLTA experience or qualification

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Full-Time HLTA / Experienced Teaching Assistant

Location: Central Salisbury
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Pay: £100–£105 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA looking for a rewarding, full-time opportunity from September 2026?

We are currently looking for a confident, enthusiastic and reliable HLTA or experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming junior school based in central Salisbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has previous experience working within a school environment and is looking to take the next step in their education career.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working within a school setting
• Is confident supporting pupils across the classroom
• Has strong communication and behaviour-management skills
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Is able to build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
• Is proactive, reliable and confident working independently
• Can adapt to the changing needs of the classroom
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their potential
• Ideally holds HLTA experience or a relevant qualification, although a highly experienced TA will also be considered

The Role

Depending on your experience, the role may involve leading small groups, delivering interventions, supporting individual pupils and assisting the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom.

The school is looking for someone who is confident, dependable and able to hit the ground running from September.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Previous experience working within a school setting
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• A strong understanding of safeguarding
• The right to work in the UK
• Excellent references
• A professional and positive approach to working with children

A local candidate based in or around central Salisbury is highly desirable.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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