Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Caister Primary Federation Caister Junior School Caister Infant School Part of the City2CoastPrimary Federation Executive Head: Gemma Smith Tel: 014493 378300 Email:   business@cpfed.org Website:  https://caisterprimaryfederation.org/ Salary - Scale F, £15.06-£16.07per hour (£29,064-£31,022 FTE) Temporary until 31 August 2027 Part Time 27.5 hours per week (M-F) Term Time plus 1 week Required from September 2026 Caister Primary Federation is a group of two coastal schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years.  We are looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support groups of pupils across both our schools within class & intervention groups. Your responsibilities will include working collaboratively with the teaching team to support planning and managing resources and raising standards in learning.  This is a superb opportunity to join a federation which is thriving and forward looking. It is a pleasure to work with the children and staff at these schools where the curriculum is lively, exciting, and challenging. We are looking for a candidate with some primary teaching experience who shares our vision of high standards of learning within a creative and nurturing environment. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is hoping to progress to a career in teaching. This post would suit someone who really wants to make a difference in the classroom. We would welcome applications from an individual who: can use their own initiative. communicates with skill, confidence and authenticity, with children and adults alike. has a contagious enthusiasm for learning and has practice that engages children by stimulating their imagination and curiosity is highly resilient and shows a proactive, solution-focussed approach to personal and professional development. can act effectively as part of a team. brings a strong work ethic, proven teamwork and an excellent sense of humour to our vibrant school community. is committed to ensuring the right of every child to be included, accepted, and valued for their strengths and contributions. has good interpersonal and organisational skill Our federation offers: Supportive, effective and friendly staff Confident, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement Positive relationships with parents and the wider community A large and supportive team – with the opportunity to work within small and large schools  Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the schools and discuss the role with our Deputy Headteacher, Gemma Cambridge (email: gcambridge@cpfed.org), and should complete their application by the deadline. How to apply: To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for job’ button. Completed applications shou