About Us
About Hilltop Primary School
We are really proud of our school and its pupils. At Hilltop we provide the stepping stones for our children to have successful futures. We aim to develop in every child the behaviours to become lifelong learners, opening their eyes to possibilities, developing ambition and aspiration. Our curriculum is broad, exciting and enjoyable so that children can build positive memories of their primary years and grow as confident, considerate and resilient young people. Our core values of 'Being Kind, Being Collaborative, Being Inquisitive, Being Independent, Being Aspirational, Being Determined' underpin all that we do.
We value every child and their family and believe that children learn best when parents and school work in partnership. To find out more visit our website here.
To discover what makes Hilltop Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293 534 314 or email [email protected]
Job Details
Salary: Scale Point 4 - 6 £25,185 - £25,989 FTE (Estimated Actuals £18,458.04 - £19,047.26 + Crawley fringe allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm
Location: Crawley
Interviews: 03/07/2026
What You Need to Succeed
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an innovative and inspirational Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.
This role as a Teaching Assistant (TA) is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
As a Teaching Assistant (TA) you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.
The ideal Teaching Assistant (TA) will be someone who is:
- A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
- Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- Consistent in a calm and fair approach
- Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
- Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential
As Teaching Assistant (TA) we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through our TKAT SCITT programme
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Access to trust resources and materials
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
Further Information
Hilltop Primary School 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 click on this link
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).
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us [email protected] or contact us on 01293 534 314
The reference number for this role is SCHO02288.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
Job Reference: SCHO02288
