Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Key Stage 2 – Fareham Area
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time until Easter 2027
Salary: Pay to Scale
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Location: Fareham
Job Description
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, or an established HLTA looking for a rewarding Key Stage 2 opportunity?
Supply Desk are supporting a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Fareham area in their search for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team as soon as possible.
This is a full-time position working primarily within Key Stage 2, with the role expected to continue until Easter 2027. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across Years 3 to 6, helping pupils to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning as they prepare for their transition to secondary education.
The role will involve leading whole-class sessions when required, delivering targeted interventions, supporting pupils with varying needs, and working closely with teaching staff to ensure excellent educational outcomes.
About the School
This well-regarded primary school is recognised for its nurturing ethos, high expectations, and commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential. The school provides a broad and engaging curriculum designed to develop both academic success and personal growth.
Key Stage 2 is a particular focus within the school, with staff working collaboratively to support pupils as they develop essential skills in literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and independence. The leadership team is committed to staff wellbeing and professional development, creating a positive and supportive environment for both pupils and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 2 classes
- Lead whole-class learning sessions in the teacher’s absence
- Deliver targeted interventions in English and Mathematics
- Support pupils with a range of learning needs and abilities
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
- Help prepare pupils for statutory assessments and transition to secondary school
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents
- Contribute positively to the wider life of the school
Requirements
- HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience working within a primary school setting, ideally in Key Stage 2
- Strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to support and lead learning effectively
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting children’s learning
- Passion for helping young learners achieve their potential
Additional Information
- Immediate start available
- Full-time position until Easter 2027
- Pay to Scale
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming primary school
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Excellent opportunity for career progression
- Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate
Apply Today
If you’re an enthusiastic HLTA looking for a rewarding Key Stage 2 opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Phone: 023 8023 0340
Email: hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.