HLTA Grade D

Job introduction

The Governors of Carlton Hill Primary School are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), TA Grade D.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HLTA with relevant school experience to support us in running a new Integrated Inclusion Space (IIS) in our ‘Learning, Enjoyment and Accelerated Progress’ (LEAP) Room, to support children with complex learning and communication needs.

The post is offered on a Fixed Term basis (as it is dependent on funding from Brighton & Hove City Council)

Part-time (Mon – Thurs 8.30am – 3.30pm), Term Time only.

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

Fixed term: Until 31 August 2027

Start date: ASAP, depending on notice period

About the role

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualifications and Knowledge that meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards / equivalent qualification or experience
• We are looking for people with previous experience working in a learning environment in schools, with children across the primary school age range
• Experience of planning and delivering whole class lessons
• Experience of planning and delivering small group / individual interventions, eg phonics, early reading, number fluency, writing activities etc.
• An organised and flexible approach to working
• Ability and commitment to building strong and warm working relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the community, in a culturally diverse setting
• A commitment to inclusion of all pupils
• Positive behaviour management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Energy, enthusiasm, curiosity and a sense of humour

In return the successful candidates will receive:

• Experience of working in a diverse and stimulating school.
• Effective tailored induction with ongoing professional development
• Job satisfaction from working with enthusiastic and engaging children
• Experience of working in a vibrant, multicultural, inner-city school
• A warm welcome from a professional, highly skilled and motivated staff team.

Carlton Hill Primary School is part of the Brighton City Partnership for Education (BCPfE), with schools who work in close collaboration to improve teaching and learning in our schools.

We particularly welcome candidates who are from BAME communities and those with lived experience of neurodiversity, as they are under-represented in this role.

We are also committed to making "reasonable adjustments" for disabled candidates to allow them to compete fairly, such as providing materials in an alternative format or allowing extra time for a test.

Further details and application forms are available from the school: admin@carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk or tel: 01273-604966. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School Office to book this.

Closing date: 9am Monday 16th December 2025

Interview date: Thursday 8th January 2026

How to apply: Applications should be submitted directly to the school office by e-mail: admin@carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: 01273-604966

Website: https://www.carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk/brighton-hove/primary/carltonhill

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

Carlton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore safeguarding Safer Recruitment checks will be undertaken for candidates invited for interview. We will be taking up references for shortlisted candidates, prior to interview. Candidates invited to interview will also be required to complete a Safeguarding Self-Declaration and Disclosure form.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.