Hours of work: 32
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Closing date: Sunday 07 September 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
The St Leonards Academy
Edinburgh Road
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 8HH
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)
Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £23,116 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Are you committed to the development and achievement of pupils? Do you take a creative approach when interacting with children?
We are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEN & PE Specialist to work with our SEN and Special Facility students in class at The St Leonards Academy. You will be required to plan, deliver and assess physical interventions for students with physical disabilities in the Academy, as well as plan, deliver and quality assure physical education lessons for students with SEND within the Facility.
The successful candidate will be someone who:
* Has previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA
* Has SEN experience
* Is patient, calm and relaxed with an enthusiastic approach to learning
* Is confident in running stimulating, fun and educational activities with children
* Can build and encourage confidence in children, allowing them to lead their own learning when appropriate
Please download the attached job description for full details.
The St Leonards Academy
At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.
The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.
With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.
We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
* Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
* Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 18.9%.
* Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 27 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
* Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some 'Time for You' to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
* Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
* Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
* Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government's Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to or by telephone to Emma Richings
To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Gail Sidders, Academy Admin Manager on
Please apply on our careers site: University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for HLTA - SEN & PE Specialist
Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.