HLTA

Towcester Primary School is a friendly, nurturing church school based in the heart of the market town of Towcester. We provide fantastic provision for children from the local community. The school prides itself on its inclusive nurturing approach and strives to ensure that all pupils thrive and have a brilliant start to their education! Standards are high at Towcester where children are keen to learn but welfare and nurture is paramount in allowing this to happen. Visitors comment on the school’s ethos of nurture and the ‘family feel’ of the school. Our children tell us that this is a fantastic place to be!

We have TWO opportunities for a friendly, enthusiastic and professional HLTA to join our team. If you are already working as a HLTA and want a new challenge, or you are a TA who is ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

We have two contracts available as follows:

Contract 1: 30 hours per week (term time + inset days)
Contract 2: 27.5 hours per week (term time + inset days)

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, approachable and friendly,
• Experienced in delivering cover for Class Teachers,
• Ensures all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,
• Understanding of the curriculum and pastoral needs of primary aged children,
• Able to deliver and evaluate lessons, giving feedback when needed,
• Confident in using a range of behaviour management skills,
• Ability to work effectively, flexibly and independently,
• Supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup

Towcester is a proud member of PDET, alongside 35 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness. If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity and you’d like to join our family, we would like to hear from you! Visits to the school are strongly encouraged, please call 01327 350332 to arrange.

Towcester CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. Please note CVs will not be accepted and Application Forms should be completed in full. Any gaps in employment must be identified and justified. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive enough suitable applicants so please don't hesitate in submitting your application.