Higher Level Teaching Assistant; PE specialism

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

PE and Duke of Edinburgh Award specialism ( College)

Woodlands Meed is seeking either a qualified HLTA or the right candidate willing to undertake the HLTA qualification training.

Woodlands Meed is a foundation, special school with a wide range of learning difficulties and complex special needs, including Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. We are also a Specialist School for Communication and Interaction. Interested applicants need to have experience or a keen interest in meeting the needs of learners with a wide range of special needs and the ability to contribute positively to a team of class staff.

A full training programme will form part of your induction and a comprehensive INSET training package will equip you to meet the needs of our learners.

We also offer all staff access to a bespoke employee wellbeing programme.

Position: Specialist HLTA with specific responsibility for PE and Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme

Qualified HLTA Salary: NJC Grade 8 Point 20-24 £ 32597-£35412 pa (pro-rata; £ £29115 pa)

Trainee HLTA salary; NJC Grade 6 Point 9-12 £27254-£28598 pa ( pro-rata; £22209-£23304pa)

Hours: Monday-Friday daily (Tuesdays until hours per week plus 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Key Skills & Experience.

• Advanced Teaching Support & Leadership Proven ability to lead whole classes, support diverse learners, and contribute to planning and delivery of high-quality PE lessons and cross-curricular wellbeing activities.
• Programme & Event Coordination Experience managing enrichment programmes such as Duke of Edinburgh's Award, including planning trips, liaising with external agencies, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health & safety standards.
• Monitoring & Assessment Expertise Competence in tracking pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies, and using assessment tools to inform planning and support inclusive learning.
• Operational & Administrative Proficiency Ability to manage PE resources, update admin systems and maintain accurate records and risk assessments.

The HLTA role involves being a senior member of support staff. HLTAs cover teacher PPA and absences in any relevant class and regularly plan and deliver their own timetabled lessons.

Unqualified candidates; must be prepared to attend a 6-session assessment workshop via zoom (during the school day) leading to a half day school-based assessment.

Applicants must be able to evidence Level 2 Maths &;;;;;;;;;;;; English qualifications (equivalent to GCSE A*-C grade) and provide certificates to support their application.

How to apply if unqualified

Send an e-mail both completed application forms and evidence of, level 2 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE A*-C grade) to

Be aware that the Woodlands Meed CPD policy state that staff who have had courses with substantial training costs may be asked to pay these costs back if they leave soon after completion of the training.

How to apply if qualified

Application forms and job descriptions for any vacancies are available to download, alternatively call to request a copy by email or post.

Completed application forms should be emailed to

Job Details

Salary:

Qualified HLTA Salary: NJC Grade 8 Point 20-24 £ 32597-£35412 pa (pro-rata; £ £29115 pa)

Trainee HLTA salary; NJC Grade 6 Point 9-12 £27254-£28598 pa ( pro-rata; £22209-£23304pa)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term time only

Location: College Site

Interviews: Week commencing 24/11/25

What You Need to Succeed

• The successful candidate will display a desire to achieve the best outcomes for our learners, show good coaching skills and be an excellent team player.
• Having good organisational skills wil lbe an asset.
• Experience in the Duke of Edinburgh Award is desirable but not essential but willingness to undertake training is a must.

Further Information

Woodlands MeedSchool 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01235.

Job Reference: SCHO01235