Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Tel: 01760 721357   Email:   head@heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk     Website:   https://www.heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk/     Salary - Scale F, £15.06 - £16.07 per hour   Permanent   Part Time      29.5 hours per week (M-F) Term Time plus 1 week     Required for September 2026     An exciting opportunity has arisen at our wonderful setting- Heartwood Church of England VC Primary and Nursery School. We are seeking an ambitious, nurturing and dedicated professional to join our school. The Governors are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work at our friendly, caring school. The job will involve regular PPA cover across the whole school, covering classes, leading interventions groups and supporting in class. This may involve preparing and delivering activities for whole class learning on a short term basis. The job holder will be expected to be flexible in their duties and be able to use their own initiative to complete tasks. T We are looking for the ideal candidate who: Excellent numeracy/literacy skills GCSE grade C/4 or above.  Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.  Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications.  Experience of working in and supervising classes.  Have good behaviour management strategies.  Be able to use their own initiative to support teaching and learning.  Be calm, positive and flexible.  Uses assessment to inform planning and teaching Will champion all children to fulfil their potential Has a warm personality and a good sense of humour Is committed to building strong relationships with the whole school community   Values and works hard to keep and maintain an effective classroom environment Will promote the school’s vision and values We offer: High levels of nurture, guidance and support for our children and staff A beautiful, hygge inspired, school environment An SLT who are supportive, nurturing and compassionate A supportive and friendly staff team who enjoy working and being together Forward thinking approaches to teaching and learning Please visit our website to find out more about us at - www.heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk    For more information or to arrange a visit please email Rebecca Starman, Headteacher at - head@heartwood.norfolk.sch.uk   or call 01760 721357.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please email to book. How to apply   To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.  Alternatively, forms are available from the school.  Please return completed application forms to the school office.   We recommend that applications are submitted early as they are shortlisted on submission and the advert may close earlier that listed.   &nbs