HLTA

Job introduction

Goldstone Primary and Nursery is a three-form entry school in Hove. We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2025. This post is initially a 1 year fixed-term position.

The successful candidate will;

• Undertake specified timetabled covering of teaching duties, as agreed with SLT, on a planned and ad-hoc basis.
• Need to be flexible, resilient and able to work collaboratively and independently to plan lessons for PPA and management cover, teaching across the whole school.
• Work positively and collaboratively with the staff team, pupils and parents across our community.
• Attend weekly teachers’ meetings.

In return we can offer;

• A welcoming and inclusive school.
• Engaging, kind children, supportive governors and caring parents.
• A hard-working, friendly and supportive staff team who are committed to delivering excellence in education and making a real difference in children’s lives.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: End date 31 August 2026 initially

Start date: 3 September 2025

About the role

We request applicants write their personal statement to the person specification, no more than 2-sides and minimum font size 11.

We are offering school visits on the following dates:

Tuesday 24th June – 9.30am

Thursday 26th June – 4pm

Please email janepaynter@goldstone.brighton-hove.sch.uk to book on to one of these visits.

Closing date: 9am 2 July 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 8th July 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: janepaynter@goldstone.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 077110

Website: www.goldstoneprimary.co.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.