Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am -4.30pm Salary: £25,637 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role We believe every young person deserves the chance to thrive, feel valued and discover what they are truly capable of. Our staff play a vital role in creating a nurturing, inspiring and ambitious environment — and we are now looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. This is a role for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact every day. As an HLTA, you will take a lead role in supporting teaching and learning, helping pupils develop confidence, independence and a belief in their own potential. What you will be doing As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and leaders to enhance the learning experience for pupils with a range of needs. You will take on increased responsibility for planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities, as well as supporting the wider curriculum and school community. Your work will include: Leading small-group and one‑to‑one interventions to support academic, social and emotional development Delivering planned learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff, and contributing to planning where appropriate Providing high‑quality support for pupils with diverse learning needs, helping them engage positively and make meaningful progress Assisting with assessment, monitoring and recording pupil progress Supporting behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion across the school Leading learning in the classroom during teacher absence or when directed Helping to create a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment indoors and outdoors Building strong, trusting relations