Higher Level Teaching Assistant - English/Literacy
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9PW13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
09/2026
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- SCP13-22
Additional allowances
Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education
🌟 Join the Aldridge Education Family! 🌟
Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:
✨ Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.
💬 Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
⏰ Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
🚗 Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.
🏦 Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
🤝 Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - English/Literacy job summary
About the Role:
Join our vibrant school community as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning.
Working closely with teachers, you’ll help ensure every student achieves their full potential by delivering high-quality classroom support, including leading lessons when needed. You will work with individuals and small groups to enhance learning and build confidence, support students with additional needs by adapting resources, and contribute to creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, you’ll assist with assessment, provide feedback, and help monitor student progress.
Who We’re Looking For:
✅ Experienced teaching assistant with HLTA status (or working towards it)
✅ Confident in delivering lessons and managing classroom behaviour
✅ Patient, enthusiastic, and committed to student success
✅ A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
📨 Ready to take the next step? Apply now and join us!
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 813 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brighton Aldridge Community Academy website
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a sponsored academy and is part of the Aldridge Education MAT. We are a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational academy in Brighton, East Sussex. We specialists in Sports and Entrepreneurship.
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