HLTA - English at Springfield School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SS/08394

Location

Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,491.00 - £27,806.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

39 weeks + INSET days

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 1st Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Usually within two weeks of the closing date

Interview Date(s) Usually within two weeks of the closing date

About this Role

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - English

Band 6 SCP 0.9-13

Full time salary - £28,239 - £32,061

Actual Salary - £24,491.90 - £27,806.75

Monday to Friday TTO + INSET Days

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our English team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to support students while contributing to a department known for its high standards. Experience working with young people is essential.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, initiative, good time management, patience, and a genuine passion for working with and supporting young people in their learning.

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please telephone Mrs Green (Head of Department) at the school.

Springfield School and The De Curci Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level, and any other background checks, including overseas checks, will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Contact Details

  Mrs Green
  02392379119
  contact@springfield.uk.net

Springfield School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Please ensure that your personal statement is written with reference to the job description and person specification. If you have used AI (artificial intelligence) in any part of your application, please explain where and for what purpose at the end of this section.
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