Job Description

About Us

Thank you so much for your interest in joining our school. We are excited to introduce you to Glebe Primary School, and we hope this information helps you get to know our school better.



Glebe Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school that is at the heart of our local community. We are proud to be a school where every child feels happy, safe, and excited to learn. We have a fantastic team of colleagues who work hard to make sure all of our pupils receive the best education and grow into confident, kind, and responsible individuals.



Good luck with your application and thank you for considering Glebe Primary School, we look forward to hearing from you.



If you have any questions regarding this role or would like to visit, please contact Karen Crutchfield, Headteacher, at head@glebeprimary.co.uk

Job Details

Salary:

32,597 - 35,412 FTE - (21,925.24 - 23,818.66 Actual salary)

Contract Type:

Fixed Term until end of July 2026

Working Pattern:

Mon - Fri 8.15pm - 3.15pm TTO

Location:

Glebe, Southwick, BN42 4GB

Interviews:

Date to be confirmed



We are seeking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with recent successful experience within a primary educational setting. The post is temporary as it is covering the secondment of the usual post holder. This HLTA role will involve class cover across the school. The main duties will include supervising and covering for class teachers; with planning and lesson plans provided. Resources preparation time is included each day.



Our school is part of United Learning, which means our staff benefit from the best pay in the sector, paid INSET days protected for your training, a guaranteed paid personal day, great training for your career, and more.



If you are aligned with our mission and values, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

What You Need to Succeed

Ideally, we are looking for an existing Higher Level Teaching Assistant, however this post may also suit someone with a teaching qualification or a relevant degree. We would also welcome applications from newly qualified teachers who are looking to extend their knowledge before commencing their teaching career. Applicants must at least have the full HLTA qualification, a degree or a teaching qualification.



At Glebe Primary School, we believe in creating a caring environment where everyone is treated with respect. Our students are kind to each other, they work hard, and they love coming to school each day. Our lessons are calm and focused, and our students enjoy a wide range of activities that help them grow both inside and outside the classroom.



We are looking for colleagues who share our values of hard work, kindness, respect, and fairness. If you join our team, you will be part of a school where children are eager to learn, and all staff are passionate about making a difference.



We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation, which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates. We always appoint on merit.

Further Information

Glebe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.



Glebe Primary School, United Learning Academy and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To join our dedicated and talented team, please download and complete the application forms, include a personal statement (2 sides of A4, size 11 font) and send both to

head@glebeprimary.co.uk

Please ensure all employment is recorded in your application since leaving


school, noting reasons and dates for any gaps. Please also add dates when qualifications achieved

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01445.



Job Reference: SCHO01445