Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Salary: £32,578 - £34,811 pro rata

Hours of work: 26.17  Term time only

Contract: Permanent 
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Woodlands Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:
Thank you for your interest in a job at Woodlands Primary School. Woodlands is a flourishing and happy school, situated in the West Side of Salisbury, in Bemerton Heath. Almost all our pupils come to us from the local area and live very close to the school. The school sits proudly at the heart of the community.

We currently have 200 pupils on roll. 58% of our pupils are eligible for Free School Meals and we actively strive to provide and promote a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive community. We prioritise equality of opportunity for all, which ensures we, ‘Inspire to Aspire.’ One of our fundamental duties, as I see it, is to help our children to believe that they can achieve and aspire to the fullest, deepest possibilities - in learning and in life. With this in mind, we place a great emphasis on providing our pupils with as many enriching and cultural experiences as possible during their time with us. We always look to our children’s futures, as well as to their here and now.

We pride ourselves on being an extremely inclusive school, something which was noted in our latest Ofsted inspection (May 2023). ‘Woodlands is a highly inclusive school. Pupils feel proud to attend. They enjoy school and talk enthusiastically about their learning. Pupils have warm relationships with adults.’ We have a passionate and committed SENDCo who works across the school, ensuring that high-quality SEND knowledge, support and provision are embedded from EYFS through to Year 6. We work hard to identify individual needs and put appropriate support in place, enabling all children to feel included, thrive in school and reach their full potential.

I am proud and to say that Woodlands is a genuinely happy place to work (don’t just take my word for it, come in and meet our staff team). Staff say there is a ‘family feel’ to the school and they ‘feel proud to work at Woodlands’ (Ofsted, May 2023). At Woodlands, all members of our staff team are valued and supported. Our HLTAs and Teaching Assistants are an integral part of school life and play a vital role in supporting our children to learn, thrive and succeed. We are committed to supporting staff development and provide opportunities to build skills, take on new responsibilities and develop professionally.

I highly encourage visits to the school so you can meet our fantastic children and staff, seeing for yourself what a great opportunity it is to join our Woodlands community. Please do not hesitate to get in touch and discuss the role further with myself, or to arrange a visit.
All about the role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and committed team at Woodlands Primary School.
This vacancy has arisen as we prepare to say goodbye to a much-valued member of our team who is retiring after more than 25 years at Woodlands. We are looking for someone special to join our school community and continue the important contribution this role makes to our children and staff.
The successful candidate will initially be based in Year 5, working alongside the class teacher to support teaching and learning. They will also have a regular teaching commitment, including whole-class cover for PPA and ECT release time, as well as planned cover across the school when required.
We are looking for someone who:
•    Has HLTA status, or suitable experience and qualifications.
•    Is confident leading whole-class teaching and has a good understanding of the primary curriculum.
•    Has experience of supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND.
•    Has high expectations for learning and behaviour.
•    Is warm, patient and understands the importance of building strong relationships with children.
•    Is flexible, organised and enjoys working as part of a team.
At Woodlands, relationships are at the heart of what we do. You will join a supportive, hardworking and welcoming staff team who care deeply about our children.
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to come and visit us. We'd love to show you around our school, introduce you to our team and give you the opportunity to meet our Headteacher to find out more about life at Woodlands.
If you are a confident and caring practitioner who enjoys working collaboratively but is equally comfortable taking responsibility for a class, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply:

Please apply through My New Term https://mynewterm.com/jobs/126264/EDV-2026-WPS-90389
Please contact the School Office on, 01722335849, or email [email protected]

Closing date (and time): 6.10.26 12pm
Interview date:  9.10.26
Commencement date:  2.11.26
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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