Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, hardworking and committed HLTA to join our thriving and successful one-form entry school. At Thorpe, our vision is that we create happy, healthy, safe and successful learners who will make a positive contribution to society. We have three key values that we live by: Respectful, Responsible and Aspirational. We want all of our children to uphold these key values so they can be their best selves and make the best possible progress. We work closely together to support all of our children to ensure they meet their potential. Our children are funny, kind, polite and respectful and we have a skilled and friendly team who care deeply about our school community and all of our pupils. Relationships with our parents and carers are strong and we are always seeking to improve.

We have the exciting opportunity to recruit a new HLTA to join our fantastic team. We are looking for a determined individual who truly wants to make a difference to our children and we are committed to appointing someone who fits our vision and values. Honesty, integrity and the desire to be the best you can are qualities that we are looking for in our new team member. What we require:

• A suitably qualified candidate to increase our teaching capacity within school
• Someone who can build strong and mutually respectful relationships with all stakeholders
• Someone with a keen interest in social, emotional and mental health and SEND
• A kind and compassionate individual with high expectations of themselves and others
• A flexible team-player who can work well with others and also use their own initiative