Job description
The Westgate School is a warm, vibrant and forward-thinking community where colleagues and pupils learn together. As an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ school, we are proud of our culture of academic excellence.
We are seeking to appoint a confident and well-organised Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in the Primary Phase to cover classes for teachers’ PPA time.
The Primary School forms part of Hampshire’s first 4-16 All Through School and the successful applicant will join our friendly, enthusiastic and committed team.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking someone to build positive, trusting relationships with children and who brings empathy, patience and enthusiasm to their work, and who:
- Has recent experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 age range
- Has GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above
- Is either training towards HLTA, an HLTA qualification or higher qualification
- Has experience of working with teachers to deliver learning activities to whole classes
- Has confidence to cover absence when necessary
- Has the ability to plan, evaluate pupils' progress and adapt lesson plans when necessary
- Has experience of communicating pupil outcomes to class teachers
- Is committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every pupil
- Is cheerful, flexible and approachable, with a good sense of humour
- Has the patience and the resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential
About this school
The Westgate School
Community school · All-through · Ages 4–16
- Pupils
- 1,627
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,977
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ