Southtown Primary School is a welcoming school who aim to nurture, encourage and develop our students throughout their primary education.  We provide a broad and balanced curriculum designed to provide our pupils with sufficient knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life.  Our children are encouraged to value not only themselves and their independence, but also to respect and celebrate the opinions, achievements and cultures of others.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible HLTA to join our warm and welcoming team.  This is a permanent role for 32.5 hours per week, term-time plus one week (39 weeks) per year.

You will be responsible for instructing groups and classes of pupils to provide PPA and CPD cover to teaching colleagues, as well as providing short-term cover for absent colleagues. Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to approach change with a positive attitude are therefore essential in this role.

Experience in a similar role and flexibility to work across the school would be a distinct advantage.

You will:

• have the ability and enthusiasm to motivate pupils.
• have experience of teaching or instructing within the primary phase and/or Early Years.
• possess excellent behaviour management skills and be able to form positive professional relationships with pupils.
• have patience, empathy and the ability to think on your feet.
• demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt to meet the needs of the school.

What we offer: 

• A supportive leadership team
• A welcoming team of colleagues 
• Wonderful pupils who make everyday a pleasure 

Kingfisher Schools Trust offer a wide range of benefits, including: 

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College 
• Pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution 
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Shopping and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 

• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme 

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received. 

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.