Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

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Posted on 13 June 2025
Salary 31,067 - 32,654 FTE (pay award pending) Contract Fixed Term Closing Date Apply by 27 June 2025

Location

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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Brighton






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Job Summary

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Job reference orbis/TP/387386/45251
Positions available 1
Working hours 31.25 hours
Closing date 27 June 2025
Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

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St John the Baptist is a one-form entry school with approximately 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive approach. We have a vacancy for a temporary, one-year (possibility of this being extended due to funding) HLTA Teaching Assistant Level D to lead in our SEND unit for mornings and cover classes when needed in the afternoons.



We are looking for candidates who meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification or experience and /or recent experience of working in a primary school or nursery school.


The successful candidate will be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school. They will also:

Be enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children's learning Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills to NVQ level 2 in English and Maths Have some experience of working with children with special needs Have excellent communication skills and a calm and positive approach to behaviour management Be keen to work with others as part of a team Have excellent time-management and organisational skills Be available to start September 2025


We will offer you:

Children who are genuinely a pleasure to teach, enjoy school and work hard. A happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos. A strong, committed and collaborative staff team. Opportunities for training and further development. Job Sharers welcome to apply

Paid weeks per year

: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term:

31 August 2026 (potentially extended if funding continues)

Start date

: September 2025

About the role

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Visits to the school are welcome, please telephone 01273 607924 or email clairemcgrath@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk to make an appointment or to obtain an application pack.

Closing date

: 12pm, Friday 27th June 2025

Interview date:

Friday 4th July 2025

How to apply:

Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: clairemcgrath@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone

: 01273 607924

Website

: http://www.stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Additional information

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Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or

Catholic Education Website


Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.


This post will be subject to an enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure check.

Company information

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Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality


St John the Baptist Catholic Primary 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.