Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a committed Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join their vibrant team at a popular primary school. This role involves forming positive relationships with students and staff, delivering whole class teaching, and ensuring a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of child development. Join a dedicated team in a nurturing school that values education and fosters a positive atmosphere for both students and staff. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Positive Learning Environment

Supportive Colleagues

Career Development Opportunities

Engaged Governing Body

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in primary school setting is required.
• Experience in delivering whole class teaching and supervising classes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Form positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Support principles of inclusion for all pupils and manage classroom effectively.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Flexibility

Understanding of Child Learning

Interpersonal Skills

Education

HLTA Qualification or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Description

• Clifford Road Primary School - Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1PJ
• £27,269 - £28,624 pro rata (2 posts available)
• 34 hours 10 minutes per week, 8.10am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday, term time, including PD days
• Permanent
• Reference: 7262
• Required to start September 2025.

Clifford Road Primary School are seeking to recruit a committed and passionate Higher-Level Teaching Assistant who will join the PPA team, forming positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and uphold the strong, caring ethos and inclusive environment of our friendly and popular school. You will need to be able to form a positive and consistent relationship with pupils, focussing on creating a calm, secure and consistent working environment.

We are looking for candidates with an interest or specialism in the following:

• Music
• Computing
• French
• Art
• PE
• Design and technology

Whilst an HLTA qualification is desirable it is not essential.

You will:

• have the HLTA qualification or equivalent experience of working in a primary school setting
• have experience of delivering whole class teaching and/or supervising whole classes
• understand and support the principles of inclusion for all pupils
• have experience of classroom management
• model excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• have a good understanding of how children learn
• be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children
• be committed to raising standards
• liaise closely with teachers.

Why join us?

We can offer you:

• An excellent environment in which to successfully develop your career
• A school with a very positive learning environment where children enjoy learning and strive to achieve their best
• A happy, friendly, vibrant primary school of 413 motivated and positive learners whose inquisitive nature is infectious
• An engaged and supportive governing body
• Supportive, friendly colleagues
• Knowledgeable and experienced staff with a passion for education

We are a 2-form entry school with 413 pupils on roll and 18 children in our nursery at the heart of the vibrant town of Ipswich.

To find out more:

Please read the Person Specification (docx) and the Job Description (docx).

To find out more about us, please visit our website (cliffordroadschool.org.uk).

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, please contact the school office by calling 01473 251605 or by emailing [e-mail] to arrange an appointment.

For an informal discussion only, please contact Cieran Dadds, Headteacher by calling 01473 251605.

How To Apply

To apply, please read the Application Guidance (docx) and complete an Application Form (docx), completed forms are to be returned by email to [e-mail].

Closing date: 9am, 9 May 2025.

Interview date: 16 May 2025.

Clifford Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, police vetting checks and background identity checks.

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