Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 1)
learning and development? If so, the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio is looking for a dedicated
and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Key Stage 1 team. As a Higher Level
Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning by planning, preparing, and
delivering lessons for up to 25% of the school's teaching timetable. This includes leading small group
interventions and providing classroom cover when the Class Teacher is absent. You will also help create
a safe, positive, and supportive school environment by supervising pupils during playground duties and
encouraging their wellbeing throughout the school day. If you're ready to inspire young learners and make
a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us for more information or to discuss this exciting
opportunity.
Education Skills and Employment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will
be required to provide proof of identity and qualifications, and will be subject to reference checks, an
enhanced police background check, and any other safeguarding checks relevant to the role. We promote
equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Benefits
Pension – 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme
Training and Development
Paid sickness absence
How to apply
To access job profiles and application forms online, visit www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/vacancies Alternatively, these are available in paper format from Central Human Resources and Organisational Development at The Castle, Jamestown.
For further information, please contact the recruitment team on telephone number 22470 or via the email address below.
Applications should be submitted through the Director/Line Manager (where applicable) to the Human Resources Officer by email recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh or paper copies delivered to the Human Resources Officer by the closing date.
To be considered for our vacancies, you must complete our application form. Please do not submit your CV.
Disclaimer
The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh to discuss how we can support you. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will consider all applications on the basis of merit assessed against the role profile and person specification. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, which include a medical check, vetting / DBS clearance and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on or with the application independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may vary according to role.