Level Teaching Assistant-Maternity Cover; Polegate School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover (Polegate School)

Location: Polegate School, Oakleaf Dr, Polegate BN26 6PT

Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Working pattern:
Part-time, Term‑time only (39 weeks per year + 6.05 weeks annual leave, increasing after 5 years of continuous service)
Fixed term: 1 year
Closing date: 12 February 2026

Contact:
Phone:
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Please note, we do not accept CVs.

• Support pupils’ learning confidently and effectively across a range of classes and settings, delivering PPA.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the school curriculum, age‑related expectations, teaching methods and assessment frameworks.
• Support lesson delivery using teaching strategies and intended outcomes.
• Use ICT effectively to enhance pupils’ learning and support classroom practice.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a purposeful learning environment in line with school policies.
• Model and promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour.
• Maintain high expectations for all pupils, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils and support their development as learners.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues, seeking advice and support when required.
• Contribute to lesson planning, preparation and evaluation.
• Plan and manage your role within lessons, including providing feedback on pupils’ learning and behaviour.
• Support the selection and preparation of resources to meet a wide range of pupil needs.
• Assist with assessment, monitoring and recording of pupils’ progress.
• Adapt approaches in response to pupils’ engagement and learning needs.
• Support learning across whole‑class, small‑group and one‑to‑one contexts, including when the teacher is not present.
• Guide and support other adults in the classroom where appropriate.
• Promote equality, challenge discrimination, and respond appropriately to bullying or harassment.
• Organise and manage learning activities, resources and physical spaces safely.
• Engage in reflective practice and professional development.

• Maths and English GCSE Grade A‑C or equivalent.
• Achievement of the Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants, or equivalent experience approved by the Headteacher.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Experience of working within a school environment or with young people.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

• Salary:
  Single Status Grade 8 (£30,084 pro rata)
• Contract type:
  Fixed‑term maternity cover (1 year)
• Working pattern:
  Term‑time only, Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week
• Start date:
  
  Monday, 13th April 2026
• Interviews:
  Monday, 25th February 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to apply:

To request your application and job description pack please contact Monika Bailey at off This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.