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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Colgate Primary School, West Sussex
- 20 hours per week
- Monday to Friday 8.30 to 12.30pm (Starting September 2026)
- NJC PayScale Grade 8 (point 20-24) £32,597 - £35,412. Please note this salary will be pro rata for part time, term time only.
- Permanent Position
We are a small school set in the village of Colgate within easy reach of the A23. We are a good school (Ofsted March 2023) with a friendly, welcoming team of staff and polite, motivated children. Our values are Caring, Communication, Inclusion and Leadership. Please do visit our school website to find out more about us.
We are running a successful group in school for our children with an Education, Health and Care Plan. This group is based in the heart of the school and is supported by our excellent teaching assistant team. We are looking for a member of staff to join us to work with our children and to liaise with their teachers and the SENCOs regarding their learning and emotional support. You would lead their provision each morning and plan and assess their next steps as part of the team working with the children.
Within our school, we have a strong focus on inclusion for all children. We are looking for a candidate who is focused on building strong relationships with our children as this is the basis of all our partnerships. We use the PACE language model when working with our children, please have a read of our Relationships for Learning policy on our website before considering applying.
If you feel this is a role you can develop with our support then we look forward to meeting you.
Colgate Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this post is subject to DBS and pre-employment checks.
Visits to our school prior to applying are encouraged, these can be arranged via email or telephone as per below.
Please download and send your application by email to [email protected] or post to Colgate Primary School, Blackhouse Road, Colgate, West Sussex, RH13 6HS. Enquiries 01293 851254
Closing date: 12th June 2026
Interviews: 19th June 2026
Job Details
Salary: NJC PayScale Grade 8 (point 20-24) £32,597 - £35,412
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30 to 12.30pm (Starting September 2026) term time only.
Location: Colgate Primary School
Interviews: 19th June 2026
Further Information
Colgate Primary 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. 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 [insert email address]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on [insert contact number]
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02466.
