High Level Teaching Assistant

Boscocet; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Burgess Hill is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) to support qualified teachers in delivering engaging learning experiences. The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering an inclusive environment, promoting positive behavior, and enhancing student learning. This position requires relevant qualifications and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Support teachers in planning and delivering learning activities.
• Communicate effectively with individual groups or whole classes.
• Implement strategies for behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities.
• Assess and report on pupil development and progress.
• Support children of all abilities, including SEND pupils.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

HLTA qualifications, min NVQ level 3

Job description

St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

(Please note this salary is prorate to term time weeks)

Address: School Close, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RJ

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Contract: 30 hours per week / 39 Weeks

Working Hours: Mon-Fri

We are looking to recruit an HTLA who will contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities and to assist and support the work of qualified Teachers. To work within the statutory frameworks relevant to the role.

We are committed to an inclusive approach to the education of all our pupils and the successful candidate will support this approach through their role.

We are looking for an applicant who:

• has relevant HLTA qualifications, min NVQ level 3
• can contribute to planning and development of learning activities with teachers
• be able to plan and respond to specific learning activities without referral to teachers
• be able to communicate with individual groups or whole classes of pupils to promote learning including assessing the impact of the communication and adjusting the approach as necessary
• can work under the direction of a teacher in delivering learning activities or whole classes, independently plans, prepares and delivers learning, assesses records and reports on development, progress and attainment.
• has a clear idea of strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour choices and is able to apply these in a classroom situation and outside of the classroom
• will support children of all abilities
• is flexible, well-motivated and is able to work on their own initiative,
• is a good team player
• will make a positive contribution to our school community
• is willing to, or has specific experience of, working with SEND pupils
• is willing to implement actions and strategies suggested by outside agencies

Safeguarding Statement:

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. The post will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and an enhanced DBS checks. Proof of the right to work in the UK will also be required.