HLTA - school cover and interventions - Bovington Academy

HLTA - Whole school cover and interventions - Bovington Academy

The role is a permanent part‑time position reporting to the SENCO, focusing on providing support to pupils across the school, covering attendance concerns, subject release, and whole‑school interventions. The position is located at Bovington Academy in Dorset.

Location: Bovington Academy

Contract: Permanent part time, term time only

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Grade G, scale points 18–23, full time equivalent (£30,559–£33,366). Pro rata for part time (£24,392.87–£26,633.48)

Closing date: 11 January 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Bovington Academy is a primary school within a unique catchment area, including Bovington and the British Army garrison between Allenby and Stanley Barracks. We currently have 184 children on roll in 7 classes from Reception to Year 6, with 60%–70% having a parent or carer in the services.

We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where children from all backgrounds feel included and are able to take part in enriching learning experiences. Our recent Ofsted inspection rated the academy as “Good” with outstanding judgements in Leadership, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal Development, and more.

The HLTA will play a key role in our academy and will provide effective support for individual pupils and groups across the school. This role will report to the SENCO and is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils.

We are looking for an HLTA to work closely with the Attendance lead to provide tailored support for pupils at risk of losing valuable learning time due to attendance. The role also involves ad hoc and planned cover across the school, providing subject release time for staff, and supporting the school in developing and implementing whole‑school interventions.

We offer a vibrant school that is well resourced; extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; a happy, friendly and supportive staff team; a commitment to professional development; and eager children who want to do their best.

• Be totally committed to raising the achievement and attainment of all our children
• Have the drive, self‑motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to develop our school even further
• Work extremely well as part of a team
• Be proactive and have a genuine care for children and the school/community
• Be caring, hardworking and full of positivity
• Believe in our school values of Self‑Worth, Purpose & Engagement
• Possess self‑motivation, innovation and creativity to implement a range of strategies to support vulnerable pupils

As part of Aspirations Academies Trust, staff can expect first‑class training opportunities and the chance to extend their professional skills and career portfolio.

Please complete the attached application form and email it to [email protected]. When applying, you must fill in the supporting statement section on the application form stating specific examples from your own experience demonstrating how you meet the professional expertise and skills criteria in the person specification.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and guarantee an interview for those with a declared disability should they meet the minimum criteria for the job. The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as "any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long‑term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities."

Bovington Academy will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of a safeguarding check. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted to ensure suitability to work with children. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.