Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Job in Portsmouth Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their client schools team in Portsmouth. The role involves supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, covering PPA, and delivering small group interventions. Candidates need an HLTA qualification, classroom experience, and must possess strong communication and behaviour management skills. This position offers a minimum pay rate of £14.50 per hour.

Benefits

Free CPD courses

Access to in-house training and development team

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant HLTA qualification.
• Have classroom experience working alongside teachers.
• Possess strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent).
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills.
• Be able to use ICT to enhance learning.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the class teacher or SLT within the classroom setting.
• Support pupils to stay focused 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.

Skills

Classroom experience

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Behaviour management skills

ICT proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

HLTA qualification

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent

Job description

Prospero Teaching - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Prospero Teaching are seeking a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our client schools team over in Portsmouth! You will be working across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. This role will involve covering PPA and potentially delivering small group intervention sessions.

Role details:

• 30 hours per week: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Monday to Friday, term time only
• Rate of pay: minimum 14.50P/h (Discuss with consultant)

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant HLTA qualification
• Has classroom experience working alongside teachers
• Possesses strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent)
• Has experience delivering small group interventions
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management skills
• Can confidently use ICT to enhance 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 progress
• Shows resilience, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Brings a good sense of humour

The successful candidate will:

• Work under the guidance of the class teacher or SLT within the classroom setting
• Support pupils to stay focused 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 progressH
• Uphold confidentiality and safeguarding practices at all times

To Apply, You'll Need

• 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

What Prospero Teaching Offers

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

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All successful applicants will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and complete full safeguarding checks prior to starting. The safety and welfare of children and young people is our highest priority.