Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistant (Combined role)
12 days left to apply

St Andrews CE Primary (On-Site)
Contract, Full time
Teachers Assistant (£26,409-£26,835 pro rata), HLTA (£31,067-£32,654 pro rata)
30
Job introduction
Start date: 3 September 2025
Fixed Term: Ending 31 August 2026
We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school.
A minimum of seven hours per week will be spent in the role of HLTA, covering whole classes for PPA. (All planning is done by the class teacher; the HLTA is responsible for preparing resources and delivering the learning.)
The remainder of this 30 hour role will be spent working as a Teaching Assistant in classrooms.
About the role
St. Andrew’s is a positive and progressive school and an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have a hardworking, friendly staff team who are united in the belief that we are all learning together. We are proud to be a Church of England school and our mission is, ‘To inspire a love of learning and live ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10), ensuring everyone can flourish and be the best that they can be.’
The Successful candidate will have:
- Achieved the HLTA qualification or equivalent
- Be highly motivated and creative
- Be inspirational, very well organised with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- View working with children as a vocation and love their work
- Be a team player, with good interpersonal skills
- Be sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos (even if not a practising Christian)
- Be an excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core values of courage, curiosity, joy, love and respect
- Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all children
In Return we will give you:
- The opportunity to shine and share your strengths with others
- Freedom to innovate
- Truly remarkable, highly motivated children
- A fun, friendly, supportive staff team and school community
- Inspiring outdoor learning spaces
- The latest technology in classrooms
- On-going professional development
- Excellent support staff
- An engaged, active community in the centre of a diverse, inclusive and vibrant city
Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8.45am-3.15pm. HLTA Grade D/TA Grade B
We warmly welcome visits to the school. If you would like to make an appointment or have an informal discussion about the role with Sophie Thomas (Headteacher) or Jen Griffin (Deputy Headteacher), please contact the school office. Email: recruitment@st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk Telephone number: 01273 770082
Closing date: Midday Thursday 26 June 2025
Interview date: 4 July 2025
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email: recruitment@st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Telephone: (01273) 770082
Website: http://www.st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.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.