HLTA at Collingtree Church of England Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract: 10 hours per week (1.15pm to 3.45pm, Monday to Thursday)

Collingtree CE Primary School is inclusive and strives to provide the best education and care it can, to help every child, whatever their starting point, to be the best they can be and reach their potential. As such, we are seeking a caring and committed Teaching Assistant who can inspire, motivate and support the children across our school. If you are already working as a HLTA and want a new challenge, or you are a TA who is ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Enthusiastic, approachable and friendly,
• Experienced in delivering cover for Class Teachers,
• Ensures all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,
• Understanding of the curriculum and pastoral needs of primary aged children,
• Able to deliver and evaluate lessons, giving feedback when needed,
• Confident in using a range of behaviour management skills,
• Ability to work effectively, flexibly and independently,
• Supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

 In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Vivup

Collingtree CE Primary school is a proud member of PDET (Peterborough Diocese Education Trust). We are a family of 36 schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, we would like to hear from you.  We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a suitable number of applications, so please don't hesitate and apply today. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, and strongly encouraged, please call us on 01604 761469.

Our school is committed to the protection and safety of all its pupils and staff. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.  Application forms must be completed in full and CVs will not be accepted.