Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mulberry; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mulberry Baird Primary invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role is part-time and permanent, located in Hastings, TN34 3TH. You will plan, deliver and assess whole-class learning activities, covering class teachers as required, and undertake short-term cover when needed.

We emphasise safeguarding. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks; the school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Plan, deliver and assess whole class learning activities, covering class teachers as required.
• Undertake additional short-term cover in the absence of the teacher as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess whole class learning activities, covering class teachers as required.
• Undertake additional short-term cover in the absence of the teacher as required.

Skills

Planning

Delivery

Assessment

Flexibility

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Mulberry Baird Primary

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Hastings, TN34 3TH
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 15 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 23 Oct 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

To plan, deliver and assess whole class learning activities, covering class teachers as required.

To undertake additional short-term cover in the absence of the teacher as required.

What the school offers its staff

At the heart of our school is a clear and unwavering purpose: to motivate and inspire every child to thrive, through rich opportunities which challenge educational and social disadvantage. We are committed to striving for excellence in all that we do, and to being a community that is courageous and innovative.

We believe in working together to create a strong sense of belonging, where every child feels valued and nurtured. Through positive relationships and an inclusive approach, we remove barriers and limits to learning, helping children to believe in themselves, seize opportunities and recognise the value of education.

We foster creativity in everything we do and nurture curious learners who are eager to explore, question and grow. We want our pupils to become confident self-advocates, equipped not only for the next stage of their education but for the wider world beyond primary school.

Our vision is to develop citizens of the future: young people who are compassionate, resilient and ambitious, and who have the desire and confidence to make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our commitment: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020, and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.