Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Fareham

Prospero Teaching; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Fareham is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils across all key stages. This role involves working closely with teachers, managing classroom engagement, and addressing children's emotional needs. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant HLTA qualification and demonstrate strong skills in behaviour management and communication. This position offers a rate starting from £14.50 per hour, with free CPD courses available.

Benefits

Free CPD courses

Access to in-house Training & Development

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant HLTA qualification.
• Has classroom experience supporting teachers and pupils.
• Demonstrates effective behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to remain engaged and complete learning activities.
• Help manage children's social and emotional needs.
• Assist with assessment and contribute to reviewing pupil progress.

Skills

Classroom experience

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Effective behaviour management

ICT proficiency

Clear communication

Organised and proactive attitude

Understanding of children's emotions

Resilience and flexibility

Education

HLTA qualification

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Prospero Teaching - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Fareham

Prospero Teaching are seeking a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join one of our client schools in Fareham. You will be working across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, supporting pupils in the classroom, covering PPA, and delivering small group intervention sessions where required.

Role Details

• Hours: 30 per week, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Days: Monday to Friday, term time only
• Pay: Minimum £14.50 per hour (to be discussed with consultant)

Qualifications & Experience

• Holds a relevant HLTA qualification
• Has classroom experience supporting teachers and pupils
• Possesses strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent)
• Has experience delivering small group interventions
• Demonstrates effective behaviour management skills
• Can use ICT confidently to support learning
• Communicates clearly, positively, and with confidence
• Is organised, proactive, and demonstrates a genuine 'can do' attitude
• Understands children's emotions and behaviour, and works to remove barriers to learning
• Is resilient, flexible, resourceful, and brings a good sense of humour

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the class teacher or SLT within the classroom setting
• Support pupils to remain engaged and complete learning activities
• Help manage children's social and emotional needs in collaboration with the class teacher
• Assist with assessment and contribute to reviewing pupil progress
• Uphold confidentiality and safeguarding practices at all times

Application Requirements

• The right to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered with the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to complete this)
• References available on request

Benefits

• Free CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Access to our in-house Training & Development team for ongoing support