Higher Level Teaching Assistant: The Gatwick School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Our School, We wish to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support and inspire young minds. You will be joining a supportive team who place our values at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations.

• has experience working as part of a team


• is an effective communicator


• has obtained HLTA status or a qualification such as ELSA


• has previous experience in a similar role


• has the ability to create and maintain high-quality up to date records


• has the ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines


• has a passion for working with and supporting children and/or young people
  
  The Gatwick School is an all-through school to Year 11, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport.


Founded in 2014, our school is part of the Aurora Academies Trust, and has approximately 400 students in primary and 600 in the secondary phase.

Under new leadership since September, the school has ambitious plans for creating the best possible experience for our students, equipping them with all the skills they need for success, both now and in the future. We want all students and staff to be proud members of our TGS family.

At its core, The Gatwick School stands as two small schools, one BIG family. We believe in providing students with chances and choices, and a truly unique culture of inclusivity and ambition, which enables all to thrive. In this culture, all members of the TGS will have more chances, so they can have more choices in their future., Manor Royal Business District is the biggest business park of the Gatwick Diamond area and one of the south east's premier mixed activity employment hubs.

Enviable location and connections

Situated at the heart of the Gatwick Diamond on the Sussex and Surrey county borders, just two miles from London Gatwick Airport, a major motorway junction (M23 Junctoion 10) and two mainline railway stations (Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges), Manor Royal is a popular choice for a diverse range of occupiers including a host of blue chip global brands.

Manor Royal in numbers

• One of the biggest business parks in the South East.


• Covers an area of 539 acres - that's over 300 football pitches.


• 700 properties


• 500 businesses


• 30,000 people


Manor Royal more than a number

Since the formation of the Manor Royal Business Group (MRBG), an association of Manor Royal based business and firms, being on Manor Royal means being part of something. You're never just a number.

Manor Royal makes sense

Scale, diversity, location and great connectivity with a property offer to match means Manor Royal based firms are never far away from their suppliers, customers and a talented workforce.


• Working hours: 37 per week


• Working pattern: 08:15 - 16:15 x 4 days per week, 08.15 - 15.45 x 1 day per week


• Working weeks: 39 weeks (term time only)


• Annual paid weeks: 44.85


• Salary: West Sussex NJC SCP 5 - 12


The salary shown reflects an interim 2024/2025 pay award, pending completion of the negotiations between the National Employers and the Trade Unions. The difference between this and what is agreed as the final pay award will be paid as a lump sum back pay, when announced by the government and the Trade Unions.

Staff Benefits

• Outer fringe allowance


• Potential for career progression


• All-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development


• Exciting opportunities to work with primary and secondary colleagues


• Extensive CPD opportunities for all staff including Aurora Trust-wide CPD


• Coaching culture established for staff


• An experienced and supportive central Trust team


• Staff / Long Service Awards


• Aurora Academies Advantage Scheme, which includes discounts to high street shops, well-being support and online GP service