About Us
The Weald School is an 11‑18 mixed comprehensive with around 1,800 students. This includes a thriving Sixth Form of about 300 students. Our students are at the heart of all that we do. The Weald is a warm, friendly and vibrant school at the centre of the community with a wonderful family feel, where each student is known and cared for. Students are well behaved, have a very positive attitude and enjoy coming to school. There are excellent relationships between staff and students. We believe that all our students have the potential for excellence. We work towards this by having high expectations of students and staff, by continually raising aspirations and by promoting our students’ self‑belief alongside strong moral values.
Job Details
Salary:
- NJC Grade 6 Points 9‑11: £27,254 – £28,598 (actual salary £23,480 – £24,638)
- Rising to Grade 8 after HLTA apprenticeship: £32,597 – £35,412 (actual salary £28,208 – £30,645)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours a week, term time only plus inset days
Location: Billingshurst
What You Need to Succeed
Are you a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next challenge? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. We are seeking an inspirational and resilient Senior Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Department. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff, supporting children with their learning and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to take a key role in our team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.
We are offering to support the right candidate who lacks the formal qualifications through an HLTA Apprenticeship programme, giving the chance to earn a recognised qualification while gaining hands‑on experience.
Further Information
The Weald School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
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