High Level Teaching Assistant in Ashtead

Barnett Wood Infant School is a warm, nurturing and inclusive infant school at the heart of the Ashtead community. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and wellbeing.

JOB OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to support high-quality teaching and learning across the school. They will also be confident in leading whole-class learning when required, delivering interventions, supporting individual pupils and groups, and helping every child to flourish.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Working within the framework set by the teacher, to contribute effectively to the planning and preparation of lessons and undertaking the HLTA’s roles in these, including selection and preparation of pupils’ learning activities in accordance with professional judgements made by the Headteacher or other appropriate teaching staff.
• Monitoring and evaluating pupils’ participation and progress through the application of a range of assessment activities.
• Organising and managing safely the learning activities, the physical teaching space and resources of which the HLTA has responsibility.
• Working with and co-operating with relevant teaching staff to ensure the effective organisation, deployment appraisal and development of other teaching assistants.
• On the recommendation of the Headteacher delivering specified work to individual pupils, groups and whole classes.
• Participates in the organisation and accompanies pupils on off-site and, where agreed, ‘extended school activities under an agreed system of supervision.
• Works as a key member of a team ensuring the wellbeing, social development and behavioural and personal development of pupils through recognising their potential and enhancing their learning opportunities and opportunities to develop life skills.
• To provide whole class PPA teaching cover.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Term-time hours
• Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning
• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• A caring school community with strong values
• Opportunities for professional development
• A well-resourced and nurturing learning environment
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits and access to employee assistance programme

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• HLTA qualification or other relevant qualification. The school would be happy to support the right candidate in gaining a suitable qualification.
• Previous experience or childcare experience.
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• A can-do attitude.
• A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our career page and school website. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged please contact the school to arrange a time.

Closing date: 5pm Friday 3rd July 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 8th / Thursday 9th July

Safeguarding Statement: Barnett Wood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought. Barnett Wood values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Barnett Wood, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against the protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.