30 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    29 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    29 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 36 hours a week Monday to Friday. Term time only plus one week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Support Scale 6 Points 8 - 19. Actual Salary: £22,930 - £27,408

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Ark Dickens Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
448 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Ark Dickens Primary Academy website
Email address
a.dyson@arkdickensprimary.org
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Ark Dickens is a lovely school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014.

We are committed to our wonderful community and in helping the life chances of our amazing children. We are a school with high aspirations and expectations to ‘Be Our Best’ in all that we do.

We offer a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another.

Staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us, and you will be given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development.

Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens, where there is a spirit of recognition and reward. Our school is a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.

Arranging a visit to Ark Dickens Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.dyson@arkdickensprimary.org.

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