Level Teaching Assistant

Job title

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Salary: NCJ 12 £ 28,598 – 17 £ 31,022, wellbeing cash plan, pension scheme (LGPS) and additional Lift Schools benefits

School: Lift New Forest, Long Lane, Holbury, Hampshire, SO45 2PA

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

Lift New Forest is a successful and friendly secondary school in the Waterside area of Hampshire. Our vision is simple – to provide an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. In this school, students belong to a close-knit community, respect one another, and behave well both inside and outside the classroom. We promote the New Forest Way of being kind, determined and making good choices.

Because we are a small school, we know each child well and provide strong relationships and first‑class support that keep students safe, happy and successful.

In addition to the responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant, a HLTA will cover lessons, support teachers in planning, lead parts of lessons and, where applicable, line‑manage other TAs. The HLTA works in partnership with teachers to improve students’ learning and attainment while promoting independence, self‑esteem and social inclusion. You will support students so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and achieve a sense of progress.

You should have an L5 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship or equivalent, or be willing to work toward it. You should understand a range of pupils’ learning needs, show patience, calmness and empathy, and be able to engage and enthuse students. Experience working in a school or with young people in a similar supporting role is desirable.

• Career development and training: access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: pension plan, health care and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks: discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted as soon as possible; please do not delay your application. For a confidential discussion or a school tour, contact Jessica Billows, Recruitment Manager (jbillows).

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We offer job sharing, part‑time and flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Employer and provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.