Higher Level Teaching Assistant for PE (Rotherfield Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Rotherfield Primary School in Crowborough is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support PE and sport provision. You will work with teachers to plan and deliver engaging lessons, support pupil progress, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.

The role requires HLTA qualification and experience, a passion for teaching sports, and strong communication with students, families and staff.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification and experience in the HLTA role.
• Passion for teaching children a range of different sports.
• Strong understanding of how children learn and adapt approaches for diverse needs.
• Excellent communication with children, colleagues and families.
• Ability to contribute to lesson planning and assessment.
• Knowledge of behaviour management and promoting positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Teach PE as part of PPA cover.
• Promote positive behaviour through our therapeutic thinking approach.
• Organise and manage learning spaces and resources safely.
• Build strong relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Organise sporting events with local schools and accompany children to events.

Job description

Hours of work: 16.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39weeks per year plus6.05weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Rotherfield Primary School (North St, Rotherfield, Crowborough TN6 3NA)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.rotherfieldprimary.org.uk/
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant for PE
Rotherfield Primary School, East Sussex
Single Status Grade 8
Per month £998
Annual salary £11,973 (FTE £31,077)
Hours: from 11am Tuesday, all day Wednesday and Thursday to include after school clubs on two days.

Join Our Caring and Resilient Learning Community!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? Do you want to be part of a warm, inclusive village school that values every child’s potential and nurtures their growth? Rotherfield Primary School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team and help us continue to develop our PE and sports provision.

About the Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Rotherfield, you will play a pivotal role in supporting teaching and learning across the school with a strong focus on PE. You will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver engaging lessons, support children’s progress, and contribute to a positive and purposeful learning environment.

• Teaching PE as part of PPA cover
• Promoting positive behaviour through our therapeutic thinking approach.
• Organising and managing learning spaces and resources safely.
• Building strong relationships with children, colleagues, and families to support each child’s development.
• Organise sporting events with local schools and accompany children to the events.

This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on children’s educational journeys and to grow your own professional skills within a supportive and forward-thinking school.

About You

We are looking for a confident, motivated professional who shares our values of inclusion, resilience, and collaboration. You will have:

• HLTA qualification and experience in the HLTA role
• A passion for teaching children a range of different sports
• A strong understanding of how children learn and the ability to adapt your approach to meet diverse needs.
• Excellent communication skills to engage sensitively and effectively with children, colleagues, and families.
• The ability to contribute actively to lesson planning and assessment.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and a commitment to promoting positive behaviour.
• A passion for professional development and a willingness to embrace new challenges.

If you are committed to supporting all children to thrive and are excited to be part of a small, caring school community, we would love to hear from you.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Closing Date

Closing date: 25th September 2026

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.