Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Brighton

Prospero Teaching; Brighton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Brighton. The role involves supporting children's learning across all year groups, leading classes in teachers' absence, and collaborating with other staff. This full-time position starts in September 2025, and candidates with a HLTA qualification and a passion for education are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Access to free CPD courses

Support from in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's learning and development.
• HLTA qualification or willingness to achieve it.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Leading whole-class sessions in absence of the class teacher.
• Collaborating with teachers on lesson planning.
• Implementing curriculum programmes and observing pupil progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

HLTA qualification

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

HLTA VACANCY – PORTSMOUTH (PO2)

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our client Primary School based in Brighton (BN1). Within this role, you will be working across all year groups from Pre-School to Year 6. If you’re an experienced LSA/TA and keen to take the next step by achieving your HLTA qualification, we’d love to hear from you too!

• Location: Brighton (BN1)
• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract Type: Full-time
• Pay Rate: Minimum £16 per hour
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (may vary)

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children’s learning, development, interaction, and communication needs.
• Thrives on building strong relationships with children, colleagues, and parents through excellent communication skills.
• Works effectively as a team player while being confident working independently when required.
• Is flexible and ready to step into the classroom at short notice when staff absences arise.
• Demonstrates initiative, proactivity, and a keen understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• Is confident covering PPA across the school, including our Pre-School, and can plan tailored support for individual children’s needs.

Your role will include:

• Leading whole-class sessions in the absence of the class teacher.
• Using specialist skills to enhance pupils’ learning experiences.
• Collaborating with teachers on lesson planning and personalised learning provisions.
• Observing and evaluating pupils’ responses and progress during activities.
• Implementing curriculum programmes at the whole-class level and addressing pupil needs without direct supervision.
• Assisting in the creation of engaging learning environments and ensuring alignment with school, national, and statutory policies.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Provide two professional child-related references.

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

• Access to free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Support from our in-house Training and Development Team.