HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Seaford Primary School)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Seaford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development program

Annual leave 8 weeks, increasing after

Job summary

Seaford Primary School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils’ learning within a primary classroom on a fixed-term basis. The role runs during term-time with a 10-hour week, mainly on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Thursday all day, under East Sussex County Council.

The post requires HLTA status or active pursuit of the qualification, with a commitment to helping every child reach their potential and to abide by childcare regulations.

Qualifications

• HLTA status, or working towards it.
• Experience in a primary school or similar setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning in a primary school classroom.
• Help pupils reach their full potential as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Education

HLTA status or working towards it

Job description

This fixed-term Higher Level Teaching Assistant post sits at Seaford Primary School, employed through East Sussex County Council, running until July 2027. The role centres on supporting pupils' learning at primary level and helping each child reach their potential. The hours are term-time only, ten a week across Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and all day Thursday. Applicants must hold HLTA status or be working towards it, and the post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

What the job involves

• Support children's learning in a primary school classroom
• Help pupils reach their full potential as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Qualifications

• HLTA status, or working towards it

Experience

• Experience in a primary school or similar setting

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills

Checks & eligibility

• Self-declaration that not disqualified under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018

Other

• Commitment to ensuring every child succeeds

What's offered

• Strong programme of professional development
• 8 weeks annual leave, increasing after 5 years' continuous service