Job Description

About Us


Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming school community, with the highest expectations.



We are ideally located for commuters, situated 30 minutes from Brighton and London.



We have an impressive, modern school site with outstanding facilities across all subject

areas.



We joined the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) on the 1st September 2012, and are part

of a group of 7 TKAT academies in Crawley.



Through our focused and bespoke training, staff are equipped with the skills to engage

learners through the delivery of high quality lessons.



This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly fast paced team that has a

proven track record in effecting change for our most vulnerable students.



If you believe you have the skills, energy and vision to support our students, we would

be delighted to hear from you.


Job Details

Salary:

32,597 - 35,412 FTE

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Location:

Thomas Bennett Community College

Interviews:

09/12/2025


What You Need to Succeed


The primary role of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant is should be to work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. They give assistance to pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement.



Higher Level Teaching Assistants are also expected to demonstrate leadership skills, overseeing colleagues in the delivery of student focussed support, developing and delivering interventions to be run by themselves or others.



Higher Level Teaching Assistants should act with honesty and integrity to uphold comparable standards to other education professionals, in order to make the education of pupils their first concern. By demonstrating values and behaviours consistent with their professional role, teaching assistants work with other education professionals within a common framework of expectations.


Further Information


TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.



TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable

candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual

orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes

applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis.



Thomas Bennett Community College 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 apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

hr@tbcc-tkat.org

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01345.



LOCATION

Crawley area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

05 December 2025