Senior HLTA

Dove House is seeking to recruit ambitious higher learning support assistants to lead class sessions from September 2026 on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2027.

Dove House is a popular, successful and highly regarded school in Basingstoke, for students with moderate/severe learning difficulties and autism, aged between 11-19. We are proud to be an ‘Outstanding’ school but retain our passion to keep moving forward.

In this key position, you will support delivery of high-quality teaching and learning, working under the direction of teaching staff. Under the guidance of the curriculum lead you will prepare, plan and deliver a personalised curriculum to a class of pupils. A key part of this role will be to write reports and contribute to the annual review process.

You must be able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, tact and resilience when dealing with challenging circumstances, as well as being able to use your initiative and manage your own time well. You will have experience of using and adapting the national curriculum.

Experience of working with primary or secondary pupils with complex special needs would be advantageous.

Training will be given to the successful candidate.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.

If you want to male a positive difference and enrich the lives of our pupils, then this could be the school for you!

Band 7 + SEN Allowance

37 hours per week

Fixed Term until 31 st August 2027.

By joining Dove House Academy, we offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence
• A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and well-being
• A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
• SEN Allowance with an increase after 3 and 5 years of service
• Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
• Free onsite parking
• Access to our onsite Fitness Suite
• CPD opportunities to support Career development
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform

The hours for this role are;
Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 4pm.

Dove House Academy

Sutton Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 5SU

Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form.

Closing Date for applications is Monday 29 th June 2026, 9am

Interviews will be held on Monday 6 th July 2026

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted. Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.