Higher Level Teaching Assistant (St Mark’s CE Primary School) at East Sussex County Council

Wealden, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

35282.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Flexibility, Initiative, Basic Maths Proficiency, Basic English Proficiency, ICT Proficiency, Positive Attitude, Whole Class Teaching, Group Teaching, Interventions, PPA Cover, Oversight of Teaching Assistants, Oversight of Midday Supervisory Assistants, Safeguarding Lead Training

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 19.5 per week. Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave). As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata. Fixed term until: 22.07.2027 Closing date: Monday 23 March 2026 at 9:00 a.m. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: St Mark’s C of E Primary School School Ln Hadlow Down Uckfield TN22 4HY Phone: 01825 830375 Email: office@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk] Website: St Mark's CE Primary School - Home [https://st-marks-hadlowdown.co.uk/] Please note, we do not accept CVs. We are looking to recruit a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and welcoming staff team. Working 3 days a week, the role will include whole class and group teaching, interventions and cover for PPA. This will include working alongside the class teachers to understand what support is required. We would like somebody who is able to model a positive attitude to the children with a good understanding of the wide range of primary curriculum subjects. We are looking for someone with: * Good communication skills with children and adults. * The ability to be flexible and to use their own initiative. * Proficiency in basic maths and English skills. * The ability to use ICT effectively. * A love of learning. * Achievement of the Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants or able to demonstrate equivalent experience as approved by the Head teacher. We can offer you: * A nurturing and caring working environment. * Responsive and enthusiastic pupils. * A dedicated and supportive staff who are committed to raising standards. * The opportunity to make a difference. * A commitment to continuing professional development for all. You will have oversight of the work of teaching assistants and midday supervisory assistants. You will be a point of contact for families and support with our commitment to parental engagement. As part of your induction, you will be trained as designated safeguarding lead. The working pattern for this role is Wednesday to Friday, 8:30 to 15:30. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For an application pack, please visit www.st-marks-hadlowdown.co.uk [http://www.st-marks-hadlowdown.co.uk] where our vacancies are displayed on the ‘Key information’ page. 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 be responsible for whole class and group teaching, interventions, and PPA cover, working alongside class teachers to provide necessary support. This role also involves overseeing the work of teaching assistants and midday supervisory assistants, and acting as a point of contact for families regarding parental engagement.