About Us
Harlands is a vibrant and aspirational school with a reputation for giving children rich opportunities to develop into confident, accomplished and considerate young people with a love of learning
Job Details
Salary: Grade 3 (£24,796-£25,185) pro rata
Contract Type: Fixed term to July 2027
Working Pattern: Term time, 8.20-3.20, to include one INSET day
Location: Harlands Primary School, Haywards Heath
Interviews: To be advised, but likely to be around 19 June or shortly thereafter
What You Need to Succeed
Harlands Primary School is looking to recruit an individual for a dual TA/HLTA, for five days per week, term time only, from September 2026. This will be for an initial one year fixed term contract to July 2027 due to accommodating a bulge class, but with the possibility of becoming permanent thereafter.
The role will include some HLTA duties which will be paid at Grade 8, £32,597-£35,412 (£16.89 to £18.36 pro rata)
Role Purpose
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic and experienced individual to join our vibrant school community. This is a flexible role that will support learning in class, involve work with children needing additional support (including on a 1:1 basis) and require confidence covering classes across the school. The successful candidate will need to understand and model our core values of Responsibility, Optimism, Confidence, Kindness, Critical Thinking, and Respect playing their part in sustaining our inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Key Skills and Qualities
- HLTA qualification or equivalent
- Understand inclusive practice: in theory and practice
- Promote respect, kindness, and responsibility.
- Have a consistent and empathetic approach
- Show relentless patience!
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional growth.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Reflect on practice to drive improvement.
- Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and professionalism.
- Passionate about educating the whole child and committed to helping all pupils succeed
The hours of work for all our TA/HLTAs are normally between 8.20am-3.20pm and will include lunchtime duties. A 30 minute break is allowed for your own lunch, with the timing of this depending upon the needs of the school.
Further Information
Harlands School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to Mrs K Michael, Headteacher's PA via [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us on [email protected]
The reference number for this role is SCHO02408.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
