High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

30 hours per week, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday – Friday, Term Time only.

Merdon Junior School, Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh

Job Introduction

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – from September 2026

It’s an exciting time to be at Merdon . We are a welcoming junior school guided by our ACT values — Aspirational, Connected, Thoughtful — and judged Good by Ofsted. Our new enquiry‑based curriculum launched January 2026 is already enriching learning across the school. We make exceptional use of our outdoor spaces (woodland, pond, beehive and soon pygmy goats) to develop curiosity and character. You will join a warm, professional team committed to improving outcomes for all children, including those with SEND, EAL and those who are disadvantaged.

Role purpose and impact

We are seeking an experienced, qualified HLTA to strengthen classroom practice and accelerate pupils’ progress. You will plan and deliver curriculum‑aligned lessons, cove...