8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    16 November 2026

  • Closing date

    23 October 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    15 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday 08.30am-3.30pm 32.5 hours per week Term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

East Sussex 8.2

What skills and experience we're looking for

To plan, deliver and assess whole class learning activities, covering class teachers as required.

To undertake additional short-term cover in the absence of the teacher as required


What the school offers its staff

At the heart of our school is a clear and unwavering purpose: to motivate and inspire every child to thrive, through rich opportunities which challenge educational and social disadvantage. We are committed to striving for excellence in all that we do, and to being a community that is courageous and innovative.

We believe in working together to create a strong sense of belonging, where every child feels valued and nurtured. Through positive relationships and an inclusive approach, we remove barriers and limits to learning, helping children to believe in themselves, seize opportunities and recognise the value of education.

We foster creativity in everything we do and nurture curious learners who are eager to explore, question and grow. We want our pupils to become confident self-advocates, equipped not only for the next stage of their education, but for the wider world beyond primary school.

Our vision is to develop citizens of the future: young people who are compassionate, resilient and ambitious, and who have the desire and confidence to make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.

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

Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA JD and PS.docx - 72.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Mulberry Baird Primary

Organisation type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
276 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Mulberry Baird Primary website
Email address
contact@mulberrybaird.org
Phone number
01424425670
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-baird-primary-academy

At the heart of our school is a clear and unwavering purpose: to motivate and inspire every child to thrive, through rich opportunities which challenge educational and social disadvantage. We are committed to striving for excellence in all that we do, and to being a community that is courageous and innovative. We believe in working together to create a strong sense of belonging, where every child feels valued and nurtured. Through positive relationships and an inclusive approach, we remove barriers and limits to learning, helping children to believe in themselves, seize opportunities and recognise the value of education. We foster creativity in everything we do and nurture curious learners who are eager to explore, question and grow. We want our pupils to become confident self-advocates, equipped not only for the next stage of their education, but for the wider world beyond primary school.

Arranging a visit to Mulberry Baird Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email contact@mulberrybaird.org.

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