Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Stamshaw Junior School, Portsmouth, PO2 8QH

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours per week, 38 weeks a year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 - Salary: £27,254 - £29,539.97 – Pro Rata £20,040.04 -£21,720.86

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are delighted to be seeking a new colleague to join us as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will work in different classes across the school. This role will involve whole class teaching so class teachers can be released for PPA, ECT time and Leadership time.This dedicated role would suit a more experienced candidate who can demonstrate a strong track record of effective teaching that supports pupil progress. Already having either a teaching or Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification is preferable but not essential.

We are looking for an HLTA who will:

• teach whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers
• complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies
• work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources
• provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes
• encourage pupils to become independent learners
• provide support for pupil welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life

What the school offers its staff

We offer you a skilled, hardworking and dedicated staff team willing to offer support and expertise to develop your own practise, as well as excited to learn from you. We work in a happy and friendly school, with bright classrooms, colourful shared spaces and lovely grounds. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping every child succeed and who share our commitment to providing a nurturing, relational and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

• A friendly school which works closely with our pupils' families
• Happy, well behaved pupils who are well engaged with their learning
• A leadership team focused on a relational approach, school improvement and staff development
• Welcoming and kind children who enjoy coming to school every day
• A loyal team of dedicated and hardworking colleagues
• Excellent professional support from theUniversity of Chichester Academy Trust
• Specialised professional development from practitioners through cutting edge research.
• A two week October Half Term holiday

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. Please ring the school office on 02392 661045 to arrange an appointment. If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact Mrs Jo Cooper Strategic Leader across the Stamshaw Schools

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JP HLTA June 2026 SJS.pdf - 147 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stamshaw Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 282 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stamshaw Junior School website
• Email address: p.matthews@chi.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stamshaw-junior-school-portsmouth

We are a values led school which underpins all that we do at Stamshaw Junior School in order to be kind, do our best and achieve together. We have high expectations of work & behaviour and we aim to foster a life-long love of learning in our pupils and equip them with skills and attributes which will allow them to flourish both in school and beyond.

Arranging a visit to Stamshaw Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.matthews@chi.ac.uk.

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