HLTA
Langstone Primary Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 36.25 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 6 Months Only
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,023.98 to £32,596.75
What skills and experience we're looking for
Complementing the professional work of teachers, the post holders will take responsibility for ensuring quality first teaching and learning in sessions taught across the School, including Maths and English. Supporting the development of the LAPS team, the post holders will contribute to the continuous improvement and maintenance of the teaching and learning environment. Principal Accountabilities:
1. In line with the School’s Improvement Plan and Curriculum, in liaison with the Year leaders/Class teachers, contribute to the planning, preparing and delivery of lessons, in the short term planned absence of the teacher. Collaborate with year leaders to then plan for, resource and teach regular weekly whole class PPA sessions with assistance of EYA‘s or SNA’s as appropriate. Provide written and verbal feedback to ensure accurate and current records of pupil assessment, progress and attainment are recorded and maintained;
2. Working with the Class Teacher assess the needs of pupils and support lesson planning, adjusting plans as appropriate, and contribute to the implementation of curriculum programmes that are engaging, inspiring, challenging and which promotes all pupil progress. This will include the development, implementation and adjustment for children with support plans;
3. Contribute to and support a teaching and learning environment that draws on specialist skills to support pupils and promote independence; selecting and preparing resources for learning activities, recommending as appropriate the use of specialist equipment and strategies that recognises and develops learning behaviours, and support the creation of the ethos that underpins the School Improvement Plan;
4. Evaluate pupil responses to activities through observation and questioning, recording progress and achievements in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of the range and level of progress and attainment;
5. In line with School Policy and procedure, use appropriate strategies to encourage excellent behaviour across the school, using motivators such as positive feedback and praise; instilling school agreements and procedures with clear expectations; raise concerns and agree a positive action plan with the Class Teacher to address any behavioural concerns;
6. Model, advise and support staff in areas of own expertise that contributes to achieving the overall aims of the School and the Trust. Page 2 of 4 O/Ciara/Job Descriptions/HLTA June 2023
7. In liaison with the Class Teacher establish constructive relationships and communications with staff, parents, carers and external agencies/professionals, including multi-agency working, that supports the achievement and progress of pupils; attending meetings and training when required;
8. Assist with special activities (e.g. theme weeks, sports days, plays, concerts, open days), accompany pupils on school visits and where appropriate be involved in extracurricular activities (e.g. clubs, presentation evenings)
What the school offers its staff
We are very proud of our school. Our vision ‘Think, Learn, Be Excellent Together’ is at the heart of our school’s belief and understanding of the importance of being a friendly, safe environment where all children can flourish.
The children at our school are enthusiastic, happy learners. We aim to give our children learning and life experiences that inspire and motivate; are challenging and fun. Children are well-behaved and fully engaged in all activities, with all staff encouraging them to think for themselves and be passionate about their own learning.
The Langstone community is one based on strong relationships of fairness and trust. We value and encourage relationships with our parents and seek their involvement and support, recognising the vital role they play in their children’s education.
Further information about the job
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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Our recruitment process follows the KCSiE guidance.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Langstone Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 618 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Langstone Primary Academy website
- Email address
- e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
Located in the East of Portsmouth, Langstone Primary Academy is proud of its caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to achieve their full potential, and is a positive and active place to work. We believe that success here is built on strong relationships between everyone involved in the academy.
Arranging a visit to Langstone Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.
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