Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ad3b5d0b-1718-4206-83c9-5ff13ec39551 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to take on the role of HLTA.
The HLTA will lead and support preplanned learning sessions under the direction and guidance of teaching staff and to provide other cover as necessary.
If you are an excellent practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students and the dedication to providing the best for each young person we would like to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will be:
• HLTA status or equivalent qualified or have relevant experience
• able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues
• understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• able to relate well to children and adults to build and maintain effective relationships.
• committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for travel season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to take on the role of HLTA.
The HLTA will lead and support preplanned learning sessions under the direction and guidance of teaching staff and to provide other cover as necessary.
If you are an excellent practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students and the dedication to providing the best for each young person we would like to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will be:
• HLTA status or equivalent qualified or have relevant experience
• able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues
• understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• able to relate well to children and adults to build and maintain effective relationships.
• committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for travel season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.