Higher Level Teaching Assistant

King's Academy College Park (Junior), Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  28 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 29.6 hours a week, worked over 4 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £19,506

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a HLTA who:

• Is actively committed to our school values of resilience, teamwork, challenge, creativity, independence, responsibility and kindness

• Is kind, caring and positive, committed to removing barriers to ensure that all children can enjoy success and can achieve

• Has high expectations and can inspire and motivate children in their learning

• Is enthusiastic and hardworking

• Is able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team

• Is resilient and self-motivated

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Well behaved children who love to learn

• Friendly, supportive colleagues, families and governors

• A belief in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school

• A focus on care, guidance and support for all staff members

• A commitment to providing high-quality professional development

• A Multi Academy Trust which celebrates ‘Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage’

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment. As part of the check the school will request information regarding the status of being barred from working with children.

We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted candidates. Candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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About King's Academy College Park (Junior)

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Academy College Park (Junior) website
• Email address: recruitment@kingsacademies.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-academy-college-park-junior

At King's Academy College Park we value each individual and seek to encourage everyone to reach their full potential. We believe in having high expectations and aspirations of both pupils and staff. We celebrate our successes whilst ensuring that we encourage pupils to reflect and see mistakes as opportunities to learn.

We are proud to be a part of King's Group Academies and echo their vision to provide 'Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage'.

Arranging a visit to King's Academy College Park (Junior)

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kingsacademies.uk.

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