Clifford Road Primary School - Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1PJ Higher Level Teaching Assistant – 2 posts available £27,269 to £28,624 per annum pro rata depending on experience 34 hours 10 minutes per week, 8.10am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday, term time, including PD days Full Time Permanent Reference: 7262 Required to start September 2025 Clifford Road Primary School are seeking to recruit a committed and passionate Higher-Level Teaching Assistant who will join the PPA team, forming positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and uphold the strong, caring ethos and inclusive environment of our friendly and popular school. You will need to be able to form a positive and consistent relationship with pupils, focussing on creating a calm, secure and consistent working environment. We are looking for candidates with an interest or specialism in the following: Music Computing French Art PE Design and technology Whilst an HLTA qualification is desirable it is not essential. You will: have the HLTA qualification or equivalent experience of working in a primary school setting have experience of delivering whole class teaching and/or supervising whole classes understand and support the principles of inclusion for all pupils have experience of classroom management model excellent communication and interpersonal skills have a good understanding of how children learn be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children be committed to raising standards liaise closely with teachers. Why join us? We can offer you: An excellent environment in which to successfully develop your career A school with a very positive learning environment where children enjoy learning and strive to achieve their best A happy, friendly, vibrant primary school of 413 motivated and positive leaners whose inquisitive nature is infectious An engaged and supportive governing body Supportive, friendly colleagues Knowledgeable and experienced staff with a passion for education We are a 2-form entry school with 413 pupils on roll and 18 children in our nursery at the heart of the vibrant town of Ipswich. For more information Please read the Person Specification (docx) and the Job Description (docx). To find out more about us, please visit our website (cliffordroadschool.org.uk). Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, please contact the school office by calling 01473 251605 or by emailing officecliffordroad.suffolk.sch.uk to arrange an appointment. For an informal discussion only, please contact Cieran Dadds, Headteacher by calling 01473 251605. How to apply To apply, please read the Application Guidance (docx) and complete an Application Form (docx), completed forms are to be returned by email to officecliffordroad.suffolk.sch.uk. Closing date: 9am, 9 May 2025 Interview date: 16 May 2025 Clifford Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, police vetting checks and background identity checks.