Key Stage 2 Level Teaching Assistant; KS2 HLTA

"Pupils at Summer croft Primary are curious and enthusiastic learners...[They] respond positively to staff’s high expectations of their learning and their behaviour...Pupils listen carefully to adults and to each other. There is a culture of mutual respect." - Ofsted, December 2022.

Summer croft Primary School is looking to appoint a dynamic and passionate higher level teaching assistant in KS2. The successful applicant will take on the role of supporting the children with their learning, developing their independence and nurturing them to become confident and self‑motivated learners. There will be HLTA responsibilities of whole‑class teaching on some afternoons.

The successful candidate will be reliable, enthusiastic and committed to children's learning. They must be able to demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative, have excellent behaviour management skills and a flexible approach to their work. We are also looking to increase the diversity of our team.

We can offer you a supportive, positive and caring environment which values a good work‑life balance, with friendly children who are eager to learn and have fun. Our staff are dedicated, supportive and committed to providing engaging and creative opportunities of learning for all our children. A bespoke induction package with a commitment to high quality CPD, excellent support staff and dedicated, experienced mentors are on offer to our successful candidates.

We are also part of Envision, a local partnership of nineteen schools who work together to share good practice.

We hope that having read the job description you are interested in the role with all the benefits of support and training that are a part of working at Summer croft Primary School. If you would like more information or to visit the school, please contact Emily Richardson on or drop an email to ad

This role is 32.5 hours per week, term‑time only.

Summer croft is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.