Job Description

About Us

Stedham Primary School is a small, rural school nestled in the South Downs.

Job Details

Salary: 2,559 (pro rata'd salary)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Working Tuesday afternoons providing PPA cover

Location: Stedham Primary School

Interviews: 16th - 18th July

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. The HLTA will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, by primarily providing PPA cover on a Tuesday afternoon for all classes.



There may also be an opportunity to cover additional classes at short notice if a teacher is out on training or away unwell. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to make a significant impact on the educational outcomes and well-being of our students.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:


Delivering lessons, devised from planning, shared by the class teacher/SLT, to meet the needs of a class Discussing with class teachers their expectations and working together to make decisions and follow a unified approach Being clear on intended learning outcomes and specifying how they will be taught and assessed Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest Setting appropriate and demanding expectations Identifying the needs of pupils and planning appropriately, including personalising learning to meet individual needs Providing clear structures for lessons to maintain pace, motivation and challenge Making effective use of assessment and use formative assessment, feedback and marking to shape teaching and interventions Using a variety of teaching methods and strategies to facilitate effective learning Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of additional adults Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's policies and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework Demonstrate enthusiasm and energy to create and maintain a learning climate which is positive and motivating Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere and listen attentively Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness Attending CPD, as required Being flexible and prepared to teach any class or age range, if required To contribute to and support the ethos of the school.

Further Information

Stedham Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to office@stedham.w-sussex.sch.uk



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01730 813522

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00723.



Job Reference: SCHO00723