Vacancies

Grade 4

£26,427—£26,847 pro rata (Actual salary £18,295—£18,586)

30 hours per week, Term Time only + 5 INSET days

8.00am—2.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Bishop Luffa School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and resourceful person in the role of Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will work alongside and under the guidance of the SENCo and will be required to support individual students and small groups.

This exciting and rewarding role requires someone who:

• has high standards and takes pride in the quality of their work
• is able to work effectively in a team
• enjoys making a real difference to students’ learning
• is patient, flexible, adaptable and able to show initiative

The post requires excellent communication skills, a good general educational background and the ability to work in partnership with teachers. IT skills would be an advantage.

Many of our previous post holders have utilised the post to develop experience in the education sector before progressing to PGCE courses, educational psychology and working within educational charities.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work and develop within a supportive, committed and forward-looking school.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st September 2026.

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Nicky Christopher, Head Teacher's PA at headspa@bishopluffa.org.uk

Bishop Luffa School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to a DBS check.  As part of due diligence checks, an online search may be carried out on shortlisted candidates (Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, paragraph 225).

If you are able to inspire and motive students in order to help them achieve their full potential, we would welcome your application.  I would encourage you to come and view the school and looking forward to meeting you.

More detailed information is available in the Information booklet and if you have any questions about the role please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Grade 6

£28,427—£29,542 pro rata (Actual salary £19,490—£20,452)

30 hours per week, Term Time only + 5 INSET days

8.00am—2.30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Bishop Luffa School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and resourceful person in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) based at Launchpad, Lavant. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning within Launchpad, a Key Stage 4 alternative provision setting, by leading specific curriculum areas, delivering targeted interventions and providing in class support for students. The HLTA will play a key role in promoting student progress, engagement and wellbeing through a proactive and responsive approach, supporting positive outcomes for learners with diverse and often complex needs.

This exciting and rewarding role requires someone who:

• has high standards and takes pride in the quality of their work
• is able to work effectively in a team
• enjoys making a real difference to students’ learning
• is patient, flexible, adaptable and able to show initiative

The post requires excellent communication skills, a good general educational background and the ability to work in partnership with teachers.  We would like applicants to have HLTA status, or a willingness to work towards HLTA status. IT skills would be an advantage.

Many of our previous post holders have utilised the post to develop experience in the education sector before progressing to PGCE courses, educational psychology and working within educational charities.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work and develop within a supportive, committed and forward-looking school.

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st September 2026.

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Nicky Christopher, Head Teacher's PA at headspa@bishopluffa.org.uk

Bishop Luffa School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to a DBS check.  As part of due diligence checks, an online search may be carried out on shortlisted candidates (Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, paragraph 225).

If you are able to inspire and motive students in order to help them achieve their full potential, we would welcome your application.  I would encourage you to come and view the school and looking forward to meeting you.

More detailed information is available in the Information booklet and if you have any questions about the role please do not hesitate to get in touch.