Job Description

About Us


We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) responsibilities to join our happy and committed team at Broadwater CE Primary School. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children's learning and development while contributing to the continued growth of our school.


Job Details

Salary:

Teaching Assistant Salary

: Grade 3 Point 3 (24,796.00 FTE), pro rata, term time only (17,640.09)

HLTA Responsibility Time

: Payable at Grade 8 (17.15 - 18.80 per hour depending on experience)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time, 31.25 hours per week

Location:

Broadwater CE Primary School

Interviews:

Toi be held on Wednesday 26th November 2025, in person


What You Need to Succeed

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support pupils across the school, assist class teachers with a range of duties, lead small group work and interventions, and cover teacher absences in an HLTA capacity. For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to take on the role of Senior Lunchtime Supervisor, paid at HLTA grade. We are looking for someone who is patient, kind, and understanding. Professional development will be fully supported.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Be a positive and reliable team member with excellent interpersonal skills Have experience covering whole classes in primary or early years settings Deliver pre-planned lessons confidently Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills Motivate and support children to achieve their potential Possess good literacy and numeracy skills Work effectively both independently and under the direction of the class teacher Support the school's strong Christian ethos Hold an HLTA qualification (desirable but not essential)



Further Information


Broadwater CE 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.



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

office@broadwaterce.org

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

01903 235389

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01220.



LOCATION

Worthing area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

19 November 2025