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 progress
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