Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA - D)
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Salary £27852 - £29439 pro rata
- Contract Term Time - Fixed Term
- Closing Date
Balfour Primary School, Brighton
Job Summary
- Job reference orbis/TP/490/32725
- Positions available 1
- Working hours 30 per week
- Job category Support Staff - Education
- Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
- Directorate BHCC: External
Paid weeks per year: 46.94 inclusive of holiday entitlement
Fixed term: Until 31st August 2024
Start date: As soon as possible
Balfour Primary School requires an experienced, committed, adaptable and enthusiastic HLTA to join our hardworking team. The right person will be able to work as a team member predominately covering classes across the primary age range, but also working with small groups.
About the roleBalfour Primary School is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the Surrenden Campus serving the Preston Park, Fiveways and Hollingbury communities. Our school is a large primary school with over 700 pupils on roll. We are very proud of:
- the engagement and motivation of our pupils
- our inquiry based and thought provoking curriculum
- our friendly staff and governor teams
- the sense of community that exists with our families
Hours: The post is term-time only, 30 hours per week. 8:30am - 3:45pm
Rate: NJC Scale 6. (£27,852 pro rata)
Term: This post is initially fixed term for the academic year and will be reviewed at that time.
To apply: Please visit our website for further information and to download an application form. Please email your completed application form to recruitment@balfour.brighton-hove.sch.uk (CVs will not be accepted.) Please ensure that you write your application using the headings of the Person Specification.
Closing date: Ongoing (early applications welcome)
Interview date: To be confirmed
If you do not hear from us please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.
Balfour 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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
Telephone: 01273 2950772
Website: http://www.balfourprimary.co.uk
Additional informationWork Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.
Company informationPlease note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The 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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA - D) roles across Brighton & Hove City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,852 - £29,439 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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