HLTA

Job introduction

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic Higher Level Teacher Assistant to join our team. This post is ideal for an experienced Teacher Assistant or HLTA who would like a new challenge. You will be expected to cover classes across all phases. We welcome visits. St Luke’s offers a friendly working environment and a happy team.

Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: January 2026

About the role

The Head Teacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint flexible, reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking people. HLTAs will have some whole class responsibilities in the absence of class teachers, delivering lessons to classes as part of planning, preparation and assessment time (PPA), planned absences, or as sickness cover for teachers. At other times, HLTAs will provide learning support for individuals and groups of children, as necessary, under the direction of class teachers, Phase Leaders or members of the Senior Leadership Team.

If you are interested in applying for this position and would like some more information, please speak to either Simon Wattam (Headteacher) or Rose Roberts (Deputy Headteacher). We welcome visits to the school.

Closing date: 15 December 2025

Interview date: 18 December 2025

How to apply: Please send completed application forms to St Luke’s Primary School, Queen’s Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF, email: admin@stlukes.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 675080

Website: www.stlukes.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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St Luke’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.