Job Description

About Us

Job title:

Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA)

Salary:

Grade 5 point 7-8. The pro rata salary for part time is 19445.45-19755.51

Hours:

8.15am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday - 32.5 hours a week with 30 minute unpaid lunch. Term time only, 38 weeks per year

Contract type:

Permanet

Reporting to:

Head of School

Job Details

Salary: Grade 5 scale point 7-8 Pro rata salary 19445.45-19755.51

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 8.15am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday with 30 min unpaid break

Location: St Josephs CE Junior School

Interviews: 22/10/2025

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to have:


Good literacy and numeracy skills Good organisational skills Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils Excellent verbal communication skills Active listening skills The ability to remain calm in stressful situations Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context Understanding of effective teaching methods Knowledge of how to successfully lead learning activities for a group or class of children Knowledge of how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to the age and ability ranges of the learners they support

Knowledge of how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the SEND code of practice

Further Information

St Josephs CE Junior SchoolSchool 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. 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 office@stjosephscejunior.school



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01243 783709

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01101.



Job Reference: SCHO01101