Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Brighton

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Brighton. In this full-time role, you will support children's learning across all year groups, from Pre-School to Year 6. Your responsibilities will include leading classes in the absence of the teacher, collaborating on lesson plans, and creating engaging learning environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives while developing your professional skills. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free CPD Courses

Support from Training Team

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's learning and development.
• Ability to build relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class sessions in the absence of the class teacher.
• Collaborate with teachers on lesson planning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Child Development Support

Education

HLTA Qualification

Enhanced DBS Certificate

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!

Job Details:

• 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.

Eligibility:

• 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.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is an education recruitment agency acting in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates will need to register and complete safeguarding checks prior to starting the role.

Refer a Friend Scheme: Know someone who might be interested? We offer 150 for every successful referral! (Terms and conditions apply.)