Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hunstanton Primary School

Collingwood Road

Hunstanton

PE36 5DY

01485 533373

office@hunstanton.norfolk.sch.uk

https://www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk/

Headteacher: Mrs J Sullivan

NOR: 175

Age Range: 4-11

Salary: Scale F, Point 12-17, 14.82-16.07 per hour Fixed term contract to initially, 31st August 2027 in the first instance (with the likelihood of extension)

32.5 hours per week

Term time + 1 week Requirement as soon as possible

Hours of work:

8:15-3:45pm (1 hour lunchbreak)

Join Hunstanton Primary School - A Coastal Gem in Northwest Norfolk

We are a warm, welcoming, and vibrant coastal primary school located in Northwest Norfolk. We are passionate about providing every pupil with the best possible start in life. Our school ethos centres on nurturing, inclusion, and high-quality education in a supportive environment where every child can thrive.

About the Role

Hunstanton Primary School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking team. This exciting role involves planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities to whole classes to cover PPA and short-term staff absences. When not covering classes, you will lead targeted interventions within our nurture provision to support small groups of pupils, helping them to reach their full potential.

Required Qualification and Experience

Proven experience working with children across the primary age in a school setting

Relevant higher-level teaching assistant qualification, or equivalent

Ability to plan, prepare, and deliver whole class learning activities confidently.

Experience of delivering targeted interventions to small groups of children

We are looking for someone who:

Passion for supporting children's emotional as well as academic growth.

Has a warm, approachable, and patient manner.

Has strong communication and teamwork skills.

Is enthusiastic, resilient and committed

Is able to use their initiative and be adaptable to situations
Is committed to continuous professional development.

We can offer:

A warm and welcoming school full of adults who go above and beyond for our children Friendly, hardworking and supportive staff who are motivated and passionate Fun-loving and motivated pupils who make every day rewarding Supportive governors and parents who are invested in the school's success A work-place where staff well-being is a priority Access to high quality professional development opportunities to grow your skills A view of the sea every day and stunning sunsets!
For further information about our school, please visit the website: https://www.hunstantonprimaryschool.co.uk or our Facebook page.

We warmly welcome visits to the school and appointments can be made by contacting the school office on 01485 533373 or via email: office@hunstanton.norfolk.sch.uk.

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Mrs Sullivan, Headteacher on the school office telephone number or email.

How to apply

A job description/person specification is available from 'Attachment'.

To download an application form, click the 'Apply for Job' button.

Completed applications should be emailed to: head@hunstanton.norfolk.sch.uk or posted to the school for the attention of the Headteacher.

Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: Thursday 16th October 2025

We will contact by telephone or email if you are selected for interview.

Hunstanton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: 14.82-16.07 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: In person