Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Ixworth Church of England Primary School; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ixworth Church of England Primary School is seeking an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our warm, caring and dynamic team. We are expanding our support staff as the school grows and welcomes an additional class from September.

The HLTA will work across the primary range, supporting pupils to thrive, both in whole-class and small-group settings. The successful candidate will be flexible, initiative-driven and resilient, capable of independent work and strong teamwork,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children across the primary age range.
• Experience teaching whole classes and small groups.
• Flexible and able to use own initiative.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to undertake a range of duties.
• Resilient, hardworking and self-motivated.
• Able to manage change and support pupils in various situations.
• High expectations of children's behaviour and achievement.
• Excellent English and mathematics skills.
• Strong communication with staff, pupils and families.
• Good sense of humour.

Skills

Experience with children

Whole-class teaching

Small-group teaching

Initiative

Team player

Flexibility

Change management

High expectations

English skills

Mathematics skills

Communication

Sense of humour

Job description

Ixworth Church of England Primary School is seeking an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our warm, caring and dynamic team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated HLTA to join our successful, forward-thinking school community. As our school continues to grow, including welcoming an additional class from September, we are expanding our support team and are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive.

We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, whilst nurturing a lifelong love of learning and curiosity about the world around them. Guided by our vision — "On a journey together where learning has no limits" — we provide a rich curriculum and a wide range of experiences designed to inspire, empower and help every pupil to flourish.

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of working with children across the primary age range
• has experience of teaching whole classes and small groups
• is flexible and can use their own initiative
• can work independently and as part of a team
• is willing to undertake a range of duties
• is resilient, hardworking and self-motivated
• manages change well and can support pupils in a variety of situations
• has high expectations of children's behaviour and achievement
• has excellent English and mathematics skills
• communicates well with teaching staff, pupils and families
• has a good sense of humour!