HLTA - Kingsleigh Primary School

Dorset Council; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsleigh Primary School invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with our teaching team. The role focuses on mornings with KS2 pupils in a small, supportive classroom, and afternoons across the school providing ELSA interventions.

You will be part of pastoral and safeguarding teams, helping pupils voice their needs and progress. The post requires prior HLTA experience, teamwork, and good IT and record-keeping skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or similar role.
• Ability to support ELSA interventions across the school.
• Strong teamwork and communication with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and adapt lessons for small groups under guidance of Inclusion team.
• Use questioning to ensure pupils make strong progress.
• Provide high-quality feedback that pupils act on.
• Consistently apply the school's behaviour policy.
• Support safeguarding and contribute to pastoral work and DBS checks.

Skills

HLTA experience

ELSA interventions

team player

communication

Job description

• Monday to Friday 8.15am – 3.45pm (35 hours) (1/2-hour unpaid lunch)
• Grade 6 – Scale Points 16 - 22
• Full Time Equivalent Salary £31,525 - £34,811
• Actual salary is £25,507 (£16.34 per hour)

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Start Date ASAP or January 2027
• Monday to Friday 8.15am – 3.45pm (35 hours) (1/2-hour unpaid lunch)
• Term-time plus inset days
• Grade 6 – Scale Points 16 - 22
• Full Time Equivalent Salary £31,525 - £34,811
• Actual salary is £25,507 (£16.34 per hour)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Kingsleigh Primary School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant working alongside our existing teaching team.

The role will predominantly be to support a small group of Key Stage 2 children in the mornings in the Cove. This is a classroom that supports no more than 17 children, all of whom have cognition and learning needs and are working approximately two to three years below their current year group. Supported by an HLTA and a TA, children in The Cove access lessons tailored to their stage of development rather than their age.

Daily nurture time and a carefully adapted curriculum help children build confidence and take small but important steps forward in their learning. The successful candidate will also be part of our pastoral team, supporting ELSA interventions across the school and working closely with the inclusion and safeguarding teams to ensure pupils’ voices are heard and inform the support they receive. In the afternoon you will support individual children across the school by undertaking ELSA interventions with them.

Further Information

Kingsleigh Primary School is a community where all are welcomed valued and heard. Feeling safe and happy are at the heart of what we do to ensure we succeed as lifelong learners. ‘where everyone can be great’.

We have 3 core values that underpin the behaviour ethos of our school community and are promoted throughout all areas of life at Kingsleigh and beyond: Belong Aspire Respect.

We’re looking for someone who is has experience of class teaching and is a team player, who will bring confidence, enthusiasm and motivation to the classroom. We want someone who enjoys leading small group learning and supporting children to make progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and adapt lessons for small groups with the guidance of the Inclusion team and class teachers
• Use questioning skills to ensure pupils make strong progress
• Provide high-quality feedback that pupils act on
• Consistently implement the school’s behaviour policy
• Act as trained safeguarding professional in line with school policies
• Provide feedback to class teachers and parent/carers as directed by the class teacher

We are looking for someone who brings warmth, commitment and a genuine belief in our children. You will:

• Be an experienced HLTA
• Be able to support ELSA interventions across the school and work closely with the inclusion and safeguarding teams to ensure pupils’ voices are heard
• Be able to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and families
• Be confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
• Work well as part of a team and are able to build positive relationships

About Us

What we can offer:

• A large, friendly and enthusiastic staff team where everyone works together and is genuinely proud of what we’ve created.
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning where risk taking is celebrated and where continuous learning is encouraged through professional development opportunities.
• A modern, spacious, purpose-built and well-resourced learning environment.
• Energetic and enthusiastic children who respond well to the creative curriculum we provide.

If this sounds like the kind of school you would like to work in, we look forward to showing you what we are all about. Please visit our school website (www.kingsleighprimary.co.uk) and our Instagram page which will give you a good flavour of life at Kingsleigh Primary School. Tours of the school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing [email protected].

Closing date/time for applications

Sunday 25th October 2026

Interviews will be held during: TBC

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful applicants will have rigorous background checks, including enhanced DBS checks and online search check.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.