Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are a small school with a big heart situated in the heart of the East Sussex Countryside, close to Uckfield, Buxted, Heathfield and Crowborough. We pride ourselves in being a school that nurtures children's individuality and on our church distinctiveness, that pervades through our mission statement, 'St Mark's, with the love of Jesus, will give us wings to fly.' We believe that nurture is the basis for academic success.

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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £30,084 to £35,282 - as the position is part-time and term-time only, the salary will be pro rata.

This is a fixed term contract until 22nd July 2027.

Location

St Mark's CE Primary School
School Lane
Hadlow Down
East Sussex
TN22 4HY

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing Date: 9am Monday 23rd March

Please send your completed application form to office@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk

Kindly note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Equal opportunities

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.