Description Freeman Community Primary School, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4BQ £27,269 - £32,654 per annum - £23,656 - £24,404 pro rata (actual salary £10,219 and - £7,853 respectively) 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Permanent Reference: 6708 Required as soon as possible Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. We are looking to appoint a motivated and caring HLTA to play a key role in helping children achieve their full potential. You will be committed to inclusion and will have an enthusiastic, attentive and patient manner. You will be a classroom-based Teaching Assistant from 8:30am – 12:15pm and will then take on the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant from 1pm – 3:30pm. However, additional HLTA cover may be required on a day-to-day basis and will be paid at the higher rate. Duties will include: teaching whole classes across the school, with specified work directed by the class teacher planning, preparing, delivering and marking specified learning activities to classes modifying and adapting activities, where appropriate. You will: possess good literacy and numeracy skills (at least GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent) have the HLTA qualification or is in the process of completing the qualification have high expectations of children's behaviour and achievements be flexible and enthusiastic in your approach to the children's and school's needs understand and support the principles of inclusion for all pupils demonstrate initiative and the ability to communicate well with teaching staff, pupils and parents. Freeman Community Primary School is a successful, happy, caring community of 205 children in the village of Stowupland, near Stowmarket. We are part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust as one of eight primary schools across the Stowmarket and Ipswich areas. The Children’s Endeavour Trust allows for opportunities to network with colleagues in different schools to support professional development for all staff across the trust. To find out more Please read the job descriptions: Job Description – Higher Level Teaching Assistant (docx) and Job Description - Teaching Assistant (docx) To arrange to visit the school, please call Sue Lewis, Office Manager, on 01449 612067 or email: adminfreeman.suffolk.sch.uk For further information about the school, please visit our website at: https://www.freeman.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) Application forms and supporting statements will need to be completed electronically and returned to the school email at: adminfreeman.suffolk.sch.uk Closing date: midday, 13 December 2024. Interview date: week commencing 16 December 2024. Interviews may be held earlier if suitable candidates apply before the closing date. Freeman school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.