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Prospero Teaching
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Portsmouth, Hampshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Salary
- 14.50 - 16.00 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Prospero Teaching
- Closes
- 23 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
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 – 3:30pmMonday to Friday, term time onlyRate of pay: minimum 14.50P/h (Discuss with consultant)
We are looking for someone who:
Holds a relevant HLTA qualificationHas classroom experience working alongside teachersPossesses strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent)Has experience delivering small group interventionsDemonstrates strong behaviour management skillsCan confidently use ICT to enhance learningCommunicates clearly, positively, and with confidenceIs organised, proactive, and demonstrates a genuine 'can do' attitudeUnderstands children's emotions and behaviour, and works to remove barriers to progressShows resilience, flexibility, and resourcefulnessBrings a good sense of humour
The successful candidate will:
Work under the guidance of the class teacher or SLT within the classroom settingSupport pupils to stay focused and complete learning activitiesHelp manage children's social and emotional needs in collaboration with the class teacherAssist with assessment and contribute to reviewing pupil progressUphold confidentiality and safeguarding practices at all times
To Apply, You'll Need
The right to work in the UKAn 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 managementAccess 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.
Ad ID: 5417470153
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