Higher Level Teaching Assistant for Physical Education (Rotherfield Primary at East Sussex County Council

Crowborough, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

30084.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HLTA Qualification, Teaching PE, PPA Cover, Positive Behaviour Promotion, Resource Management, Relationship Building, Organizing Sporting Events, Lesson Planning, Assessment, Behaviour Management, Inclusion, Resilience, Collaboration, Adaptability

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 13.25 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only, working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service. As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata. Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026, 9am For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Rotherfield Primary School, North Street, Rotherfield, East Sussex, TN6 3NA Phone: 01892 852 574 Email: office@rotherfield-cps.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@rotherfield-cps.e-sussex.sch.uk], marked for the attention of Kate Bishop, Headteacher Website: https://www.rotherfieldprimary.org.uk/index.asp [https://www.rotherfieldprimary.org.uk/index.asp] Please note, we do not accept CVs. Working Hours: Tuesday afternoon, all day Wednesday and Thursday Join Our Caring and Resilient Learning Community! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? Do you want to be part of a warm, inclusive village school that values every child’s potential and nurtures their growth? Rotherfield Primary School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team and help us continue to develop our PE and sports provision. About the Role As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Rotherfield, you will play a pivotal role in supporting teaching and learning across the school with a strong focus on PE. You will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver engaging lessons, support children’s progress, and contribute to a positive and purposeful learning environment. Your responsibilities will include: * Teaching PE as part of PPA cover * Promoting positive behaviour through our therapeutic thinking approach. * Organising and managing learning spaces and resources safely. * Building strong relationships with children, colleagues, and families to support each child’s development. * Organise sporting events with local schools and accompany children to the events. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on children’s educational journeys and to grow your own professional skills within a supportive and forward-thinking school. About You We are looking for a confident, motivated professional who shares our values of inclusion, resilience, and collaboration. You will have: * HLTA qualification and experience in the HLTA role * A passion for teaching children a range of different sports * A strong understanding of how children learn and the ability to adapt your approach to meet diverse needs. * Excellent communication skills to engage sensitively and effectively with children, colleagues, and families. * The ability to contribute actively to lesson planning and assessment. * Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and a commitment to promoting positive behaviour. * A passion for professional development and a willingness to embrace new challenges. If you are committed to supporting all children to thrive and are excited to be part of a small, caring school community, we would love to hear from you. We warmly welcome visits to the school to meet the team and see our environment – please get in touch using the contact details provided to arrange. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. Additional Information This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Responsibilities

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting teaching and learning, focusing strongly on Physical Education by planning and delivering engaging lessons, often as PPA cover. Responsibilities also include promoting positive behaviour using a therapeutic thinking approach, organizing resources, building strong relationships, and accompanying children to organized sporting events.