Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Inclusion Mentor

Oakwood Primary Academy, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: FTE: £29,668 (actual salary: £25,862.17)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Inclusion Mentor job summary

Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Inclusion Mentor to join our friendly and supportive team.

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time, term-time only basis, working 37.5 hours per week (8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday)

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children who may need a little extra support to thrive at school. You will build positive relationships with pupils, help them overcome barriers to learning and support them to develop confidence, resilience and self-regulation. You will work alongside colleagues and families to create a positive, inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

We would love to hear from you if:

you have HLTA status, a relevant qualification such as ELSA, or equivalent relevant experience

you have previous experience in a similar role supporting children and their behaviour, learning and wellbeing

you are confident in implementing agreed positive behaviour management strategies consistently and effectively

you have experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities

you have a genuine passion about inclusion and helping children reach their potential

you are enthusiastic, flexible and enjoy being part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

A supportive team who place our values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement’ at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations

Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD

A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment

A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff

The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way

Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books

Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on opaoffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk or 01323 501251.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The responsibility to keep children safe belongs to all of us.

Oakwood has a very clear Safeguarding Policy that is available from the school office or under our Policies section on the school website.

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.

About Oakwood Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 300 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oakwood Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-primary-academy-eastbourne

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