Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• The Turing School

• £28,641 - £30,201 FTE – SAT D

• £24,109 - £25,423 Pro Rata

• 37 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks)

• November 2025 start

• Interviews: 4^th November 2025

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.

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.

The Role:

• As a HLTA, you will be instrumental in organising and supporting teaching and learning activities for classes, working under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. This dynamic role involves:
• Planning, preparing, and delivering specific learning activities to individuals, small groups, and/or whole classes, adapting activities as necessary.
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on student development, progress, and attainment.
• Using teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate, and adjust lessons/work plans within agreed supervision systems.
• Assessing pupil needs and utilising specialist skills to support their learning.
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional well-being.
• Potentially providing specialist support for pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory, or physical difficulties, or those with English as an additional language, or gifted and talented pupils, or within a specific learning area.
• Opportunities to undertake short-term cover supervision of classes.
• Liaising with staff, relevant professionals, and external agencies to provide information about pupils.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager for an informal discussion. gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at and 01323 465700.

Applications should be made via TES or by submitting a SAT Application Form to Gemma Sorrell-Fleet, Office Manager, gemma.sorrellfleet@swale.at Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

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.