HLTA

Schools; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairway Infant School in Copthorne, Crawley, requires a dedicated HLTA to join our caring village school. The role covers teaching assistant duties in class and occasional cover for teacher release time.

You will contribute to an inclusive, supportive learning environment that values pupil relationships and team collaboration. The successful candidate will have experience with EYFS and Key Stage 1, a positive, flexible approach and a strong commitment to safeguarding and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching whole classes in EYFS and Key Stage 1.
• Ability to build excellent relationships with pupils and staff.
• High levels of enthusiasm, flexibility and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work in class as a teaching assistant for part of the time and provide cover for teacher release time.
• Assist with planning and collaboration with the teaching team.
• Support learning and help create a welcoming classroom environment.

Skills

EYFS

Key Stage 1

Teamwork

Enthusiastic

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 5 days a week, term time only, plus INSET days as specified by the school
Grade/ Salary: Grade 8 SCP 20-24, term time only, pro rata, £24,228- £26,320
Hours per week: 32.5, 8.30-3.30pm
Start date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks)
Closing date: Friday 13th November 2026
Interview: Tuesday 17th November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and caring HLTA to join our friendly little school. Do you have a passion for teaching and making learning inspiring, immersive and interconnected? Do you have high expectations of yourself and the children in your care? Are you committed to making learning accessible to all? Then we want to hear from you!

We are a two-form entry, oversubscribed infant school at the heart of Copthorne Village and can offer you a new and exciting challenge in our happy school within our genuinely supportive team.

This post will involve working in class as a teaching assistant for some of the time and will also include providing cover for teacher’s release time and in the event of teacher absence.

We can offer:

• A welcoming, happy and purposeful working environment
• Experienced and supportive colleagues
• Children who are enthusiastic and enjoy their learning

This is an ideal opportunity for you to play an important part in the life of this friendly and caring village school.

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to build excellent relationships with pupils, plans and collaborations
• Experience of teaching whole classes in EYFS and Key Stage 1
• High levels of enthusiasm, flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Safeguarding Statement

Fairway Infant School and 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.

Contact details

For further information, please contact the school office on 01342 713691 or visit our website: www.fairwayinfant.co.uk

Completed application forms can be sent directly by email to [e-mail] FAO The Headteacher