Key Stage 2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (KS2 HLTA)

\”Pupils at Summercroft Primary are curious and enthusiastic learners…[They] respond positively to staff’s high expectations of their learning and their behaviour…Pupils listen carefully to adults and to each other. There is a culture of mutual respect.\” – Ofsted, December 2022.

Overview

Summercroft Primary School is looking to appoint a dynamic and passionate higher level teaching assistant in KS2. The successful applicant will take on the role of supporting the children with their learning, developing their independence and nurturing them to become confident and self-motivated learners. There will be HLTA responsibilities of whole-class teaching on some afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Support the children with their learning and development
• Develop pupils\’ independence and nurture them to become confident, self-motivated learners
• Carry out HLTA responsibilities including whole-class teaching on some afternoons

Qualifications and qualities

• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to children\\\’s learning
• Ability to use own initiative
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Commitment to increasing the diversity of the team

What we offer

We can offer you a supportive, positive and caring environment which values a good work-life balance, with friendly children who are eager to learn and have fun. Our staff are dedicated, supportive and committed to providing engaging and creative opportunities of learning for all our children. A bespoke induction package with a commitment to high quality CPD, excellent support staff and dedicated, experienced mentors are on offer to our successful candidates. We are also part of Envision, a local partnership of nineteen schools who work together to share good practice.

Additional information

This role is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only.

Summercroft is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.