Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Priory School)

Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time Term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus6.05weeks annual leave which will increase after 5 years continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 07 September 2026 9am

For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:

Priory School (Mountfield Rd Lewes BN7 2XN)
Phone: extension 211
Email:
Website:

Please note we do not accept the CVs.


Knowing Belonging Becoming
PRIORY SCHOOL LEWES EAST SUSSEX
MIXED 11-16 COMPREHENSIVE
Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Priory School has a long-standing history of academic excellence within a culture of strong pastoral care. We are proud of the highly successful rounded education we provide. Priory is a school where students are expected to work hard and as a result make excellent progress. Priory School is well regarded and is consistently oversubscribed.

The Governors wish to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in the main school site experienced in working with students with Special Educational Needs. The post involves covering whole classes in the main school as well as providing dedicated support to individuals and groups of students in Behavioural Alternative Provision (Internal Exclusion). The balance between these duties will be judged based on the candidates qualities skills and ambitions.

An interest in education and the ability to deliver ideas and concepts to an audience of young people would be desirable.

This is an ideal opportunity if you are looking to become a teacher in the future and want experience of a secondary education setting or are passionate about working in schools.

The hours of work are 30 hours a week Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. term time (plus inset days). The actual salary is 21074 to 22463 a year (39 working weeks 45.05 paid weeks a year). The salary is based on Single Status Grade 8 spinal points 20 toto you would prefer to work less than 30 hours a week please include this in your application.

Full details of the post and an application form can be downloaded directly from our school website under Menu Joining Priory Staff Vacancies at. They are also available from Personnel at Priory School Mountfield Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2XN. Telephone: extension 211 or email:

Application forms to be returned to the Personnel Officer at the above address or emailed to Please note that if you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date then we regret that your application has not been successful.

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake or currently hold a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.