HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Monday to Friday – 8.15 am to 3.15 pm

Hours

29.15 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year

Salary

PS6 (£30,647 FTE), pro-rata starting salary £20,801

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and who is ready to take on a rewarding level of responsibility within our school.

As an HLTA, you will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to support and deliver high-quality learning experiences across the school. You will be required to plan and deliver lessons to whole classes under the direction of a teacher, provide targeted support for individuals and groups, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

At Fetcham Village Infant School we believe that children’s happiness and academic success walk hand in hand.

We have THE BEST children

happy, smiley and hard-working, not to mention enthusiastic! Our values, rooted in kindness, curiosity and bravery develop our children’s self-esteem and confidence in learning. A rich approach to early reading - through phonics, storytelling and vocabulary-building - underpins our curriculum, while our outdoor spaces, forest school and gardening programmes spark adventure, wonder and a deep connection with the natural world. We're a vibrant, forward-thinking school with a lot to offer.

We are looking for someone who

Holds an HLTA qualification

Has a proven track record of delivering effective teaching and learning

Has experience supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND

Is a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Is flexible, proactive and able to use their own initiative

Can build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues

We can offer you

A happy vibrant and friendly school team

Delightful, friendly, hardworking children

A welcoming, supportive team and positive school community

A commitment to your continuing professional development

If this sounds like something that you'd like to be a part of we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job descriptions for additional information about the role.

We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date if there is strong interest. Therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Closing Date

Thursday 11 June @ 9.00 am

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18 June 2026

Fetcham Village Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

At our school we are committed to developing a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are encouraged and comfortable to express their own identity. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.