Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 1
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1dd47458-c2c1-4368-aca0-612ea4bd6a80 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About Elson Junior School
Elson Junior School is a thriving 3-form entry school at the heart of our local community in Gosport. We are extremely proud of our safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their very best.
Our school is built on five core values that underpin everything we do:
• Aspiration – striving to go beyond the ordinary and reach full potential
• Compassion – caring for and supporting one another
• Adaptability – being flexible and resilient in our approach
• Creativity – thinking imaginatively and innovatively
• Integrity – acting with honesty and moral strength
These values are lived daily through the way we behave in school, the way we treat each other, and the way we approach our work. We have extremely high expectations that all children can succeed, and we are committed to helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our supportive and friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.
The role will involve:
• Covering teacher absences across Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6)
• Providing PPA cover (Planning, Preparation and Assessment time) for class teachers
• Delivering high-quality lessons and learning activities in line with teachers' planning
• Supporting pupils' learning and development across the curriculum
• Managing behaviour effectively to maintain a positive learning environment
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Contributing to the wider life of the school
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a trained HLTA (or equivalent qualification, eg NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants) and has a secure subject knowledge of primary education
• Has experience working with children in Key Stage 2
• Can deliver engaging lessons that inspire and motivate pupils
• Has excellent classroom management skills
• Is committed to our school values of Compassion, Adaptability, Creativity, Integrity and Aspiration
• Works well as part of a team and can also work independently
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is flexible, resilient and enthusiastic about education
• Shares our high expectations for all pupils
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to work in a school that truly values its staff and pupils
• A vibrant, values-led school community
• Beautiful school grounds including forest area, pond, allotment, outdoor classroom and amphitheatre
Further details about the role
How to Apply
For further information and an application pack, please contact the school office:
Telephone: 02392 583754Email: adminoffice@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk
Website: www.elsonjunior.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026, 12:00pmInterview date: Thursday 29th January
If you would like to visit the school, we are welcoming prospective candidates on Wednesday 7th January, 2026, at 4:00pm. Please contact the office to confirm if you would like to attend.
Elson Junior School is an equal opportunities employer.
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.
About Elson Junior School
Elson Junior School is a thriving 3-form entry school at the heart of our local community in Gosport. We are extremely proud of our safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their very best.
Our school is built on five core values that underpin everything we do:
• Aspiration – striving to go beyond the ordinary and reach full potential
• Compassion – caring for and supporting one another
• Adaptability – being flexible and resilient in our approach
• Creativity – thinking imaginatively and innovatively
• Integrity – acting with honesty and moral strength
These values are lived daily through the way we behave in school, the way we treat each other, and the way we approach our work. We have extremely high expectations that all children can succeed, and we are committed to helping them develop a lifelong love of learning.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our supportive and friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.
The role will involve:
• Covering teacher absences across Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6)
• Providing PPA cover (Planning, Preparation and Assessment time) for class teachers
• Delivering high-quality lessons and learning activities in line with teachers' planning
• Supporting pupils' learning and development across the curriculum
• Managing behaviour effectively to maintain a positive learning environment
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Contributing to the wider life of the school
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a trained HLTA (or equivalent qualification, eg NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants) and has a secure subject knowledge of primary education
• Has experience working with children in Key Stage 2
• Can deliver engaging lessons that inspire and motivate pupils
• Has excellent classroom management skills
• Is committed to our school values of Compassion, Adaptability, Creativity, Integrity and Aspiration
• Works well as part of a team and can also work independently
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is flexible, resilient and enthusiastic about education
• Shares our high expectations for all pupils
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to work in a school that truly values its staff and pupils
• A vibrant, values-led school community
• Beautiful school grounds including forest area, pond, allotment, outdoor classroom and amphitheatre
Further details about the role
How to Apply
For further information and an application pack, please contact the school office:
Telephone: 02392 583754Email: adminoffice@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk
Website: www.elsonjunior.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026, 12:00pmInterview date: Thursday 29th January
If you would like to visit the school, we are welcoming prospective candidates on Wednesday 7th January, 2026, at 4:00pm. Please contact the office to confirm if you would like to attend.
Elson Junior School is an equal opportunities employer.
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.