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Specialist Learning Support Assistant/ HLTA vacancy

Hours: Full time / Flexible

Grade 6/7

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs Would you like to work in a small, friendly village school? Do you enjoy supporting children in a caring and nurturing environment? Can you show positivity, enthusiasm, initiative and kindness to help all children achieve their potential?

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role at Twineham CE School. We are close to the A23, not far from Hurstpierpoint, Henfield and Burgess Hill, in a beautiful site by St Peter's Church. We are proud of our Christian ethos and our values of Nurture, Togetherness, Resilience and Creativity - we believe that everyone is a gift and everyone is gifted.



Our wonderful children are enthusiastic and keen to learn. We enjoy working closely together with our highly supportive parents and Governors.



The role is for a Specialist Learning Support Assistant / HLTA to join our friendly and dedicated team. The role will be working with our team of teaching assistants and leading the small nurture group provision in our newly established "Rainbow room". You will need experience working with children with SEMH needs (ASD & ADHD) using a therapeutic approach to support de-escalation and supporting children to self-regulate. Our children work on individual plans under a sensory-focus-recovery programme.



Visits to the school are warmly invited. Please email Sarah Davy (Headteacher) at sdavy@twineham.w-sussex.sch.uk to arrange a tour of the school or to ask any questions; we look forward to welcoming you.




Twineham CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and DBS clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.



Grade: 6/7 (subject to experience/ qualification)

We would consider combinations of 5 days a week- from 8:15am to 3:15pm term-time only.

At Twineham, we support flexible working and we would welcome any applicants who would like to discuss part time hours or later start/ early finish to fit around childcare.

Closing date & shortlisting: Monday 30th June 2025 midday

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd July

Start date: ASAP

Job Details

Specialist Learning Support Assistant/ HLTA vacancy

Hours: Full time / Flexible

Grade 6/7

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs Would you like to work in a small, friendly village school? Do you enjoy supporting children in a caring and nurturing environment? Can you show positivity, enthusiasm, initiative and kindness to help all children achieve their potential?

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role at Twineham CE School. We are close to the A23, not far from Hurstpierpoint, Henfield and Burgess Hill, in a beautiful site by St Peter's Church. We are proud of our Christian ethos and our values of Nurture, Togetherness, Resilience and Creativity - we believe that everyone is a gift and everyone is gifted.



Our wonderful children are enthusiastic and keen to learn. We enjoy working closely together with our highly supportive parents and Governors.



The role is for a Specialist Learning Support Assistant / HLTA to join our friendly and dedicated team. The role will be working with our team of teaching assistants and leading the small nurture group provision in our newly established "Rainbow room". You will need experience working with children with SEMH needs (ASD & ADHD) using a therapeutic approach to support de-escalation and supporting children to self-regulate. Our children work on individual plans under a sensory-focus-recovery programme.



Visits to the school are warmly invited. Please email Sarah Davy (Headteacher) at sdavy@twineham.w-sussex.sch.uk to arrange a tour of the school or to ask any questions; we look forward to welcoming you.




Twineham CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and DBS clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.



Grade: 6/7 (subject to experience/ qualification)

We would consider combinations of 5 days a week- from 8:15am to 3pm term-time only.

At Twineham, we support flexible working and we would welcome any applicants who would like to discuss part time hours or later start/ early finish to fit around childcare.

Closing date & shortlisting: Monday 30th June 2025 midday

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd July a.m.

Start date: ASAP

What You Need to Succeed

Specialist Learning Support Assistant/ HLTA vacancy

Hours: Full time / Flexible

Grade 6/7

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs Would you like to work in a small, friendly village school? Do you enjoy supporting children in a caring and nurturing environment? Can you show positivity, enthusiasm, initiative and kindness to help all children achieve their potential?

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role at Twineham CE School. We are close to the A23, not far from Hurstpierpoint, Henfield and Burgess Hill, in a beautiful site by St Peter's Church. We are proud of our Christian ethos and our values of Nurture, Togetherness, Resilience and Creativity - we believe that everyone is a gift and everyone is gifted.



Our wonderful children are enthusiastic and keen to learn. We enjoy working closely together with our highly supportive parents and Governors.



The role is for a Specialist Learning Support Assistant / HLTA to join our friendly and dedicated team. The role will be working with our team of teaching assistants and leading the small nurture group provision in our newly established "Rainbow room". You will need experience working with children with SEMH needs (ASD & ADHD) using a therapeutic approach to support de-escalation and supporting children to self-regulate. Our children work on individual plans under a sensory-focus-recovery programme.



Visits to the school are warmly invited. Please email Sarah Davy (Headteacher) at sdavy@twineham.w-sussex.sch.uk to arrange a tour of the school or to ask any questions; we look forward to welcoming you.




Twineham CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and DBS clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.



Grade: 6/7 (subject to experience/ qualification)

We would consider combinations of 5 days a week- from 8:15am to 3:15pm term-time only.

At Twineham, we support flexible working and we would welcome any applicants who would like to discuss part time hours or later start/ early finish to fit around childcare.

Closing date & shortlisting: Monday 30th June 2025 midday

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd July a.m.

Start date: ASAP

Further Information

Twineham CofE Primary School

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 sdavy@twineham.w-sussex.sch.uk



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01444 881207

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00530.



Job Reference: SCHO00530