HLTA & Classroom Support: EYFS/KS1, Term-Time

West Sussex County Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairway Infant School, part of West Sussex County Council, seeks a High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly infant school in Copthorne. The post is permanent, Grade 8 SCP 20-24, term-time pro rata, with 32.5 hours per week (8:30–3:30). Start ASAP, closing date 13 November 2026.

The role combines classroom TA duties with cover for release time and absences. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with pupils, support EYFS/KS1 learning, and work flexibly as part

Qualifications

• Ability to build excellent relationships with pupils, plan and collaborate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching in class as a teaching assistant for part of the time and provide cover for teacher release time and absences.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support learning and wellbeing of pupils.

Skills

Relationship building with pupils

Whole class teaching EYFS/KS1

Team collaboration

Job description

Fairway Infant School, part of West Sussex County Council, seeks a High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly infant school in Copthorne. The post is permanent, Grade 8 SCP 20-24, term-time pro rata, with 32.5 hours per week (8:30–3:30). Start ASAP, closing date 13 November 2026.

The role combines classroom TA duties with cover for release time and absences. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with pupils, support EYFS/KS1 learning, and work flexibly as part