Higher Level Teaching Assistant – 1 to 1 Support (Year 6 pupil)

1:1 HLTA

Closing Date: 13.06.2025

Dorset House School is a small, thriving prep school for boys and girls aged 4-13, located in a beautiful, rural location in West Sussex. We pride ourselves on providing children with a real childhood and for being a haven for learning, adventure and discovery. We are innovative, forward-thinking and ambitious for our pupils. Our over-arching principle is to “Be the best you can be”.

 

We are joining the Lancing College Family of Schools from September 2025.

 

For more information about the school, please visit our website – www.dorsethouseschool.com

 

We are seeking a professional, enthusiastic and reliable team member to provide 1 to 1 support for a Year 6 pupil. The successful candidate will provide dyslexia support for a delightful child to enable her to access the mainstream curriculum and keep up with her peers, as well as enabling her to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on her own. It will be essential to work closely with teachers, learning development staff and the child’s parents in following specialist recommendations.

 

Would suit an experienced or newly qualified Level 5 HADC (Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre) teacher but we welcome enquiries from all dyslexia trained candidates.

 

If you are able to show initiative and have a committed and flexible approach, with the ability to relate to and engage with children we would be thrilled to hear from you.

 

Dorset House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

Dates:                         Apply by 13^th June 2025, Job start September 2025

Location:                     Between Arundel and Pulborough, West Sussex

Hours:                         Approximately 15 hours per week. Term time only.

Contract Type:           Fixed term

Contract Term:           One year initially, continuation dependent on funding

Salary:                         Competitive, dependent on experience

 

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date; early applications are, therefore, advised.

 

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete:

• The Application Form;
• The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
• Please also submit a short cover letter detailing why you wish to be considered for this position.

Please send these to Jenny Lloyd on jlloyd@dorsethouseschool.com 

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