Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Oak Tree Primary School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Term Time Only 36 hours per week Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:15 Friday 08:30-16:00
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £33,672
Actual salary
- £27,848
Pay scale
- NJC SCP 20
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our new Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be a passionate and motivated individual who brings both knowledge and creativity to the classroom. They will use their initiative to inspire learning, support every child, and adapt flexibly to meet different needs. Calm under pressure and confident in communication, they will build positive relationships that encourage curiosity, independence, and respect. Committed to inclusion, professionalism, and continuous growth, they will contribute fully to school life—helping pupils thrive, supporting colleagues, and reflecting the warmth and values at the heart of Oak Tree Primary School.
1. Qualifications and Knowledge
- Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
- Sound understanding of how children learn and how to adapt support to meet individual needs.
- Confident using ICT and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning.
- Awareness of the National Curriculum and effective classroom strategies for pupil progress.
2. Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting teaching and learning within a primary school or similar setting.
- Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire pupils through creative and inclusive approaches.
- Skilled in managing small groups or covering whole classes under teacher direction.
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive behaviour and maintain a purposeful learning environment.
3. Professionalism and Commitment
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
- Dedicated to equality, inclusion, and providing every child with the opportunity to succeed.
- Willing to take part in wider school life, including clubs, activities, and teamwork.
- Actively seeks opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement.
4. Personal Qualities
- Warm, approachable, and able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Calm, adaptable, and resilient, with a proactive attitude to challenges.
- Acts as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy, integrity, and enthusiasm.
- Reliable, organised, and able to manage time effectively in a busy school environment.
What the school offers its staff
Virtual Doctor Service – 24/7 GP access with online consultations from home or work.
Counselling & Wellbeing Support – Confidential help when you need it.
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Family Cover Included – Children under 18 at no extra cost.
Secure pension benefits with Teacher Pensions & Local Government Pension Scheme
High investment to develop our people
Free onsite parking
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oak Tree Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 408 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- rwright@dmat.education
Oak Tree Primary School is a happy, vibrant, inclusive and nurturing learning
environment at the heart of its community. We have an experienced,
dedicated staff who deliver an engaging and rich curriculum to ensure that all
children are able to reach their full potential. From their beginnings with us in
our Foundation Stage through to Year 6. Our rich and ambitious curriculum
ensures that they are ready for the next steps in their learning. Our families,
staff and governors work closely together and support personal growth and
development so that our children are resilient, confident, respectful and kind.
Oak tree Primary School is proud to be part of the Durrington Multi Academy
Trust (DMAT) which believes that every child has the right to an excellent
education and the opportunity to achieve well, regardless of their starting
point. As a team we have high expectations of success for our children.
Arranging a visit to Oak Tree Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rwright@dmat.education.
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