Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced HLTA with a Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience, looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school?

Sudbourne Primary School seeks an experienced HLTA who is interested in working across our partnership school – Clapham Manor Primary School to work alongside our dedicated teaching staff to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful candidate will be responsible for covering classes in the absence of the class teacher, working with classes throughout the whole school and liaising closely with the teachers, who will provide the planning for the lessons. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our passion for inspiring and empowering children to flourish.

The successful candidate will:

• Be experienced in taking responsibility for a whole class
• Have experience of delivering Maths and English to groups or classes of children
• Have good behaviour management
• Be confident working with children of all ages from 3-11years
• Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner
• Have an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress
• Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
• Have a good general knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
• Have commitment to high standards of attainment and achievement
• Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team
• Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in the local community

We offer:

• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team to work alongside and plan with
• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education
• An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development
• A brand new building and an exciting teaching and learning environment
• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
• Active and engaged parents and carers
• A commitment to on-going professional development to further flourish your career
• An opportunity to work in Partnership with other schools within our federation
• Excellent Continual Professional Development programme

For further information about the role please make an appointment to speak to Mr. Broad, Executive Headteacher, by contacting our Admin Officer, Lorraine Hanson, via email adminteam@sudbourne.com or telephone 020 7274 7631.

How to Apply: 

All applications must use the form provided via the above 'Apply Now' button. Completed application forms should be emailed to adminteam@sudbourne.com - please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday 17th February 2023

Shortlisting and Invite to interview: Tuesday 21st February 2023

Interviews: Friday 24th February 2023

School visits: Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Lorraine Hanson by email adminteam@sudbourne.com or by telephone 020 7274 7631

Sudbourne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.