Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Schools; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Haywards Heath is seeking an HLTA to join our caring team from December 2026. The role is term-time only, three days a week (18.75 hours), 8.30am–3.15pm, until 20 July 2027. Salary is Grade 8 point 20 (£32,597) pro rata.

Applicants should be committed to Catholic ethos, with enthusiasm for supporting children with additional needs and working collaboratively with staff. Visits to the school are welcomed; DBS and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Be able to support the Catholic ethos of our school.
• Enjoy supporting children with additional needs.
• Can adapt and respond to the strengths and needs of pupils.
• Be flexible, approachable and always willing to ‘have a go’.
• Self motivated, organised and a team player.
• Has a positive outlook.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Support for SEN

Adaptability

Flexibility

Team player

Positive outlook

Job description

The Governors of St Joseph’s Primary School are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team from December 2026.

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd November

Short listing: Tuesday 6th November

Interview date: Tuesday 17th November

St Joseph’s has a diverse community of staff and students, from a wide range of backgrounds.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary is part of the BOSCO Catholic Education Trust. The BOSCO CET is currently a group of eighteen schools working together for the benefit of each school and the wider Catholic community in Sussex.

As a larger primary school (two-form entry) St Joseph’s can offer you:

• A chance to be part of a welcoming and inclusive Catholic community
• Working alongside a very supportive and collaborative team
• A strong leadership team who promote a positive work life balance for all staff
• The opportunity to be in a school with fabulous grounds, Forest schools, school gardens, playing field, woodland
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic learners
• An abundance of opportunities for career development

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes

• Be able to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Enjoy supporting children with additional needs
• Can adapt and respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Be flexible, approachable and always willing to ‘have a go’
• Self motivated, organised and a team player
• Has a positive outlook

So, if you’re new to Catholic Education, don’t let that be a barrier - come and see what life is like at St Joseph’s. Visits to the school are positively encouraged.

This position will be a term time only, temporary position until Tuesday 20th July 2027, working three days a week from 8.30am to 3.15pm, totalling 18.75 hours per week.

The position will be paid at a Grade 8 point 20 (£32,597 per annum pro rata).

Safeguarding Statement

St Joseph's Catholic Primary Schooland West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Haywards Heath) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be expected to undertake an enhanced check with the DBS.

For an application pack and any enquiries, please contact our School Business Manager, Angela Parkinson.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Contact : [e-mail] 01444 452584

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.

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