At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and assist students with additional needs in a vibrant primary school.
- Company: Join St Joseph’s Primary School, part of the welcoming BOSCO Catholic Education Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy a positive work-life balance, career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Term-time only role with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in beautiful school grounds.
- Qualifications: Must be flexible, organised, and passionate about supporting diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 32597 - 32597 £ per year.
The Governors of St Joseph’s Primary School are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team from December 2026.
St Joseph’s has a diverse community of staff and students, from a wide range of backgrounds. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary is part of the BOSCO Catholic Education Trust, currently a group of eighteen schools working together for the benefit of each school and the wider Catholic community in Sussex.
As a larger primary school (two-form entry), St Joseph’s can offer you:
- A chance to be part of a welcoming and inclusive Catholic community
- Working alongside a very supportive and collaborative team
- A strong leadership team who promote a positive work life balance for all staff
- The opportunity to be in a school with fabulous grounds, Forest schools, school gardens, playing field, woodland
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic learners
- An abundance of opportunities for career development
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Be able to support the Catholic ethos of our school
- Enjoy supporting children with additional needs
- Can adapt and respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
- Be flexible, approachable and always willing to ‘have a go’
- Self motivated, organised and a team player
- Has a positive outlook
This position will be a term time only, temporary position until Tuesday 20th July 2027, working three days a week from 8.30am to 3.15pm, totalling 18.75 hours per week. The position will be paid at a Grade 8 point 20 (£32,597 per annum pro rata).
Safeguarding Statement: St Joseph's Catholic 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.
For an application pack and any enquiries, please contact our School Business Manager, Angela Parkinson. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Contact: aparkinson@stjosephshh.org.uk 01444 452584. Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
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