Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Southampton

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Southampton

Southampton Full-Time 16681 - 18286 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Kanes Hill Primary School

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support teachers and help children thrive in their learning journey.
  • Company: Kanes Hill Primary School, a nurturing and supportive environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, longer holidays, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a small Trust that values you and invests in your growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and be part of a caring community.
  • Qualifications: Enthusiastic, innovative, and committed to supporting all pupils.

The predicted salary is between 16681 - 18286 £ per year.

Hours: 21.75 per week 8:00am - 3.45pm Tues, Wed and Thurs (including an unpaid break of 30 minutes)

Actual Salary: £16,681 - £18,286

This is a permanent role.

Overview

Join Us in Making a Real Difference at Kanes Hill Primary School. We are a school where you’ll feel part of something truly special — a place where every child is known, valued, and supported. At Kanes Hill Primary School our dedicated and skilled team of practitioners champion a culture of nurture, respect, and resilience, ensuring that all children are inspired to achieve the best possible outcomes. This role will involve working collaboratively with class teachers in supporting all children to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.

Benefits

  • Staff wellbeing at the core of our culture, not just in policy but in practice
  • Be part of a Trust that’s small enough to know you, but big enough to invest in you
  • A tailored induction and clear, supportive, career development pathways
  • A research-led culture where innovation, curiosity and brave thinking are encouraged
  • Longer holidays than maintained schools, including a 2-week October half-term
  • Access to high quality professional development, collaborative networks and inspiring colleagues
  • Competitive salary
  • Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme, Halfords & Tredz discount

Qualifications

  • Enthusiastic, innovative and keen to develop yourself as a professional
  • Committed to safeguarding and supporting all pupils to thrive
  • Value collaboration and want to contribute to a wider professional community
  • Want to be the change in a child's life
  • Believe in building strong, collaborative relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
  • Appreciate the flexibility the role affords

Safeguarding

Inspire Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role are outlined within Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website. As part of our due diligence and in line with the recommendation made in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Further details about our searches can be found within our Recruitment Policy.

Application

Early applications are strongly encouraged — we reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates before the closing date.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Southampton employer: Kanes Hill Primary School

At Kanes Hill Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is valued. Our commitment to staff wellbeing, coupled with tailored career development opportunities and a culture of innovation, makes us an exceptional employer. With longer holidays and access to high-quality professional development, you will be part of a community that truly invests in your growth while making a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Kanes Hill Primary School

Contact Details:

Kanes Hill Primary School Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Southampton

Collaboration
Safeguarding
Child Development Knowledge
Communication Skills
Innovative Thinking
Professional Development
Relationship Building