Higher Level Teaching Assistant: KS1 / KS2 Hours: 30 hrs pro rata Salary Scale: H5 Actual Pay: £18477.73 - £20027.60 (term-time only) Start date ASAP Applications close Friday 19th September 2025 Interview date Friday 26th September 2025 We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced HLTA to work across our school. We are looking for someone who is forward thinking, dynamic, hardworking and enjoys working with children and adults where you will maintain a positive team working ethic. There will be opportunities for training and career development in School. We can offer you: • a friendly and committed community; • friendly and welcoming children who want to learn; • a highly resourced and positive learning environment; • good quality CPD We would expect that children in your care are provided with high levels of intellectual, social and emotional support. You will support the Class Teacher in the mainstream classroom - raising achievement of the class by implementing lessons and activities through a range of ages and classes. Your role will involve a mixture of the following: • Covering PPA time. • Planning, preparation and assessment – given dedicated time. • Working with whole class, small groups and individuals. • Delivering interventions. A good standard of English and Mathematics is expected and the ideal candidate will have the HLTA qualification or equivalent. The role is for 30 hours per week and includes a 30 minute lunch duty. Candidates invited to attend the selection day will be asked to work with a group of children within the mainstream class, complete a written in tray exercise and complete a formal interview. The successful candidate will be asked to complete a DBS Application form, online checks and undertake an OH health check. Downfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please visit the school website to familiarise yourself with key elements of Downfield life. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we find the right candidate before the interview date. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Downfield Primary School, Downfield Road, Cheshunt, Herts EN8 8SS. Tel: 01992 629598 Fax: 01992 638614 E-mail: admin@downfield.herts.sch.uk You can also visit our website at: www.downfield.herts.sch.uk