At  Southfield, we have high aspirations for every child and through our schools values, which underpin everything that we do, we strive to enable all children to develop and realise their full potential as part of the Southfield family. We believe that all children can achieve this and that it is our responsibility to meet the unique needs of everyone to achieve equity.

Southfield is a school where 'Learning comes to life' and every individual is valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school. 

We provide a curriculum that is creative, rich in opportunity and full of challenge. we have a highly motivated, resourceful, and committed team of staff and governors who care about and nurture the needs of every child.

We are looking for an enthusiastic  Part Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Southfield Primary Academy. The purpose of the post is to provide regular classroom cover for class teachers, leading lessons and managing whole classes in order to secure learning progress and high standards of behaviour.  The successful applicant will have previous experience of leading whole classes, either as an experienced HLTA, as a cover supervisor or perhaps as a Teaching Assistant, stepping up to cover teachers.  An HLTA qualification is preferred but we will consider applicants with the relevant experience, who may not yet have completed the HLTA qualification.

Two years experience working within a school environment is required for this post.

Working Hours 

33.5 Hours per week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm 

·       Later finish on Wednesday due to staff meeting – 5pm

·       1 hour lunch break

·       term time plus 5 days 

Fixed Term until 31st August 2025

£23,669- £26,669 actual annual salary 

Are you? 

Confident in your ability to lead whole class groups of pupils?

Able to motivate and encourage learning in our pupils? 

Able to use a variety of adaptive strategies to meet individual needs?

Fully committed to the principles of inclusion? 

We can offer:

A welcoming and friendly workplace with an exceptionally dedicated staff team.

A highly skilled, experienced, and committed senior team.

A well re-sourced working environment.

A strong and highly responsive central trust support team.

Staff well-being is a priority for our team, and we work closely with our staff to achieve a positive work/life balance.

An employee benefits programme, which includes employee discounts with several retailers and hospitality outlets and membership of an employee assistance programme

Arrange a Visit 

Visits to tour our school are welcome and strongly encouraged.

Please contact Dani Keech- dkeech@southfield-primary.co.uk/01582 604876 to arrange a visit, answer any queries or for an informal chat. 

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice fluently in spoken English. 

CVs will not be accepted for any post based in schools.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate  to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date if sufficient interest is received. 

If you are interested in the role, please do apply as soon possible.