Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistant (combined role)

Job description

1 Full-Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Scale 6) and Teaching Assistant (Scale 4a) combined role.

LGA Scale 4A - £28,153-£29,071 pro rata

Hourly rate is £14.83 - £15.31

LGA Scale 6 - £33,119-£34,811

Hourly rate is £17.17-£18.04

We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school.

A minimum of seven hours per week will be spent in the role of HLTA, covering whole classes for PPA. (All planning is done by the class teacher; the HLTA is responsible for preparing resources and delivering the learning.)

The remainder of this 30-hour role will be spent working as a Teaching Assistant in classrooms.

Part-time: 30 hours per week, term-time only.

Fixed term: Duration to be reviewed

Start date: As soon as possible or by Monday 2 nd November 2026

About the Role

St. Andrew's is a positive and progressive school and an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have a hardworking, friendly staff team who are united in the belief that we are all learning together. We are proud to be a Church of England school and our mission is, 'To inspire a love of learning and live 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10), ensuring everyone can flourish and be the best that they can be.'

The Successful candidate will have:

• Achieved the HLTA qualification or equivalent
• Be highly motivated and creative
• Be inspirational, very well organised with a positive 'can do' attitude
• View working with children as a vocation and love their work
• Be a team player, with good interpersonal skills
• Be sympathetic and supportive of the Christian ethos (even if not a practising Christian)
• Be an excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core values of courage, curiosity, joy, love and respect
• Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all children

In Return we will give you:

• The opportunity to shine and share your strengths with others
• Freedom to innovate
• Truly remarkable, highly motivated children
• A fun, friendly, supportive staff team and school community
• Inspiring outdoor learning spaces
• The latest technology in classrooms

• On-going professional development
• Excellent support staff
• An engaged, active community in the centre of a diverse, inclusive and vibrant city

Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8.45am-3.15pm. HLTA Grade D/TA Grade B

We warmly welcome visits to the school. If you would like to make an appointment or have an informal discussion about the role with Sophie Thomas (Headteacher) or Jen Griffin (Deputy Headteacher), please contact the school office. Email: [email protected] . Telephone number: 01273 770082.

Closing date: Friday 2 nd October 2026 at 12:00

Interview date: Wednesday 7 th October 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: [email protected]

Telephone: (01273) 770082

Website: www.st-andrews.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.