HLTA

TimePlan Education; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Portsmouth seeks a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support children's learning and development. This part-time role involves collaborating with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and provide targeted support to pupils, making a positive impact in their educational journey.

Benefits

Welcoming and inclusive school environment

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in a school setting.
• Confident in delivering lessons.
• Flexible and reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of engaging lessons.
• Lead classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Deliver targeted interventions to pupils.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Delivery

Team Collaboration

Positive Attitude

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Part-Time (3 Days a Week), Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role:
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and supportive school community in Portsmouth from September 2025. This is a part-time position (3 days per week), ideal for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

As an HLTA, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences across the school. You will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver lessons, cover classes when required, and provide targeted support to pupils to help them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of engaging lessons across various subjects.

• Lead whole-class sessions in the absence of the teacher.

• Deliver targeted interventions to small groups or individual pupils.

• Support the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress.

• Collaborate with teaching staff and contribute to the wider school community.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.

• Has recent experience working in a school setting.

• Is confident in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour.

• Has a positive, can-do attitude with a genuine passion for education.

• Is flexible, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.

In Return, We Offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment.

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team.

• Opportunities for continued professional development.

• A role where you can make a real difference in pupils' lives.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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