Supply Desk are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Portsmouth
Starting January 2026 on a long-term contract
Pay: £95- £100 per day
Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and trained HLTA seeking a new role? Do you have experience working with small groups for English and Math? Would you be willing to cover whole class PPA teaching? Would you be looking to working at an Ofsted “Good” rated school?
About the School:
Supply Desk is proud to support an average sized entry school in the Wider Portsmouth area. This school was recently awarded “good” and is now part of a trust which allows good practice and resources to be shared. This school is noted for being ambitious for its students with a creative and exploratory curriculum.
Job Description:
* Working as PPA cover throughout year groups teaching a range of subjects
* Supporting whole class with Guided Reading, Maths and English, phonics and general classroom support if needed
* Supporting those with additional needs including EHCPs
* Full time role with the opportunity of a permanent contract
* Pay: Daily Rate (£95-£100)
o Location: The wider Portsmouth area
o Start Date: January 2026
o Contract Length: Long Term – Potential to become permanent
o Hours: Full time
Individual Profile:
* Good subject knowledge required
* HLTA certification or teaching certification or a CACHE Level 3 award
* Must have good classroom and behaviour management
* Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual
* Intervention experience preferred
* As the school is in the suburbs - a car is a necessity
Who are Supply Desk?
Supply Desk are a nationwide agency working with teaching staff and schools across the UK. We aim to match teaching staff with schools to fulfil our motto of ‘finding a job you love’. With top rates of pay, excellent customer service and commitment to your development with programs like Team Teach, Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar, Supply Desk are an agency that will fulfil your needs.
Supply Desk offer a ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards bundle- yourself and your referred candidate can earn up to £150 collectively! For anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant.
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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