* Ipswich High School – Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1AZ
* £26,959 per annum, £14.40 per hour
* 36 hours per week, 34 weeks per year
* Full Time
* Permanent
* Reference: 0997
* Required as soon as possible
Do you have a desire to motivate and inspire children?
Do you work well within a positive and enthusiastic team?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work with our enthusiastic pupils and committed staff in our vibrant Prep School. You must be competent and confident in supporting pupils across the primary curriculum and be adaptive to individual needs within classes.
The role will include in-class support, and you must also be confident and able to work with pupils outside of class in either 1:1 or small group sessions/interventions. You will work closely with our Prep School cover supervisor and may be expected to cover whole-class Prep School lessons when necessary.
The position includes supporting pupils across the 3-11 age range, and experience of supporting both lower and upper Prep School age groups is essential.
The ability to form excellent relationships with pupils, staff, and parents is essential, along with being self-motivated and flexible. You should possess a high level of initiative and patience, as well as a desire to make learning engaging and motivational for all.
You will have the opportunity to support school visits and residential trips, as well as contribute to our extensive Enrichment Programme.
Please be aware that you must be prepared to work within the hours of 07:45am - 4:30pm (Monday – Thursday) and 07:45am – 3:30pm (Friday), which includes Breakfast Club supervision of Prep pupils between 07:45am and 08:35am.
For more information
To find out more, please visit our website (ipswichhighschool.co.uk).
How to apply
Please visit our website (ipswichhighschool.co.uk/vacancies) or call 01473 780201 to request an application pack. Please submit completed application forms to the HR Officer by emailing recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, IP9 1AZ.
Closing date: 9am, 27 January 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 3 February 2025.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Ipswich High School is a leading independent day school in Suffolk educating over 500 pupils aged 3-18, situated in the beautiful surroundings of Woolverstone Hall, amongst 87 acres with superb facilities.
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