Role: HLTA
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Hours: Part time 19 hours per week - Tuesday /Wednesday / Thursday - 3 days a week - Term-time only
Pay: £18.35p/h (full time perm equivalent - £31,586 per annum)
Contract: Temp to Perm
*** September 2025 Start ***
Are you passionate about supporting young people with diverse needs to achieve their full potential? We are seeking a committed and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive and collaborative team that is deeply committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and personalised learning.
At the heart of their approach is a commitment to providing a caring and positive environment where all are valued and supported through a personalised curriculum which challenges and inspires individuals to achieve their potential.
As an HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational, social, and emotional development of pupils, working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure each learner has the opportunity to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the guidance of teaching staff.
Provide targeted support inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation in learning activities.
Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to pupils.
Supervise pupils who are excluded or working outside of the normal timetable.
Attend to pupils' personal needs and support their social, health, and hygiene development.
Undertake baseline and ongoing assessments to identify pupils requiring additional support.
Act as a positive role model, building strong, supportive relationships with pupils.
The role holder will be responsible for the regular supervision of other staff.Essential Requirements:
HLTA status, equivalent qualification, or relevant experience.
A clear understanding of child development and the learning process, including barriers to learning.
Experience working with challenging or disaffected young people.
Proven ability to work constructively as part of a team and independently.
Flexibility to travel to and work across various locations in West Sussex, if required.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is motivated by helping children overcome barriers and succeed both academically and personally.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain, or already have, an enhanced DBS clearance on the update service.
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role