Higher Level Teaching Assistant
The Turing School, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days (39 weeks/year)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,641 - £30,201
Actual salary
- £24,744 - £26,092
Pay scale
- Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT D)
Hourly rate
- £14.85 - £15.65
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced and proactive teaching assistant ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact on student learning? The Turing School in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and supportive team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science at grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Has a Level 2 or 3 Diploma (or equivalent) and is working at or towards professional standards for HLTA.
- Possesses successful relevant experience of working with children of relevant age within a learning environment.
- Demonstrates developed skills for communicating with individuals, groups, and whole classes to promote learning.
- Has a full working knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice, legislation, and experience implementing the national curriculum.
- Understands child development and can apply effective behaviour management policies.
- Has a strong understanding of child safeguarding issues and a commitment to child welfare and safety.
- Is a willing learner, a team player, shows initiative, and demonstrates commitment to the role.
If you are a dedicated professional ready to contribute to a stimulating and inclusive educational environment, we encourage you to apply.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
At The Turing School, we are committed to providing exceptional educational experiences, fostering impressive academic achievements, and promoting well-rounded personal development. We passionately uphold our core values of diversity, innovation, respect, and aspiration, championing inclusion and ensuring our rigorous support systems cater to individual student needs.
Benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
Details are also available to download from our website www.theturingschool.org.uk
Further details about the role
If you are interested in this post, please contact Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager for an informal discussion. gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at and 01323 465700
Completed applications should be sent to Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager, gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at or by post to The Turing School, Larkspur Dr, Eastbourne BN23 8EJ. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: 18th July 2025
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Turing School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 731 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Turing School website
- Email address
- gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01323 465700
Arranging a visit to The Turing School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at.
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