Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Horsham

EmployerKilnwood Vale Primary SchoolLocationHorsham, West SussexContract TypePermanentHoursFull Time, Term TimeSalaryGLF Specialist Point 1 - Actual Salary £22,422.64Posted2nd October 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires18th October 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1577540Job ReferenceKVP025Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1577540Kilnwood Vale Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a permanent basis. If you're passionate about helping children thrive and ready to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.Your OpportunityThis is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a vibrant and inclusive school community where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve their very best.Working closely with the Headteacher and teaching staff, you'll help deliver high-quality learning experiences, lead planned lessons when required, and provide targeted support to pupils with a range of needs. You'll be someone who can inspire confidence, nurture potential and create a positive learning environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed.At Kilnwood Vale Primary, you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to excellence in education. As part of GLF Schools, you'll also benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, access to a wide network of expertise, and the chance to grow your career within one of the country's most successful multi-academy trusts.What we are looking forHold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and an HLTA qualification.Have experience in supporting and delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learningBe skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding. Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.About Kilnwood Vale SchoolOur School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.Join the GLF Schools CommunityAs a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupilsFounded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of EnglandWe work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identityCommitted to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible educationGLF Schools Employment OfferGLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and FlourishAccess to our highly competitive Local Government Pension SchemeFlexible working optionsGenerous holiday allowanceWork life and family friendly policiesEmployee wellbeing initiativesCareer pathways and talent managementAccess to a staff benefits portalCommunity and collaboration working modelPlease read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.The DetailsStart Date: ASAPSalary: GLF Specialist Point 1 - £28,009Actual Salary: £22,422.64Contract Type: Permanent, term time only.Hours: 33.5hrs per weekClosing Date: 18th October 2026Interview date: TBCGLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.View all jobs from school #J-18808-Ljbffr