This rare opportunity has arisen at our highly regarded and sought-after primary school, solely due to a flexible working request, reflecting our strong commitment to staff wellbeing and exceptional professional development. Higher Level Teaching Assistant - KS1 - Wednesday and Thursday - Term Time Only We are seeking to appoint a positive, proactive and adaptable HLTA, to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an ideal role for teaching assistant seeking career advancement or a qualified teacher looking for a different role. You would be joining the school at an exciting time as extensive regeneration work to the school building has been completed and the proactive school team are working to move standards even further beyond our successful Ofsted report. As a proud voluntary controlled school, we expect any suitable applicants to be sympathetic to our strong values and the Christian distinctiveness of our school. Our Vision Statement: We aspire to build a happy and inclusive community underpinned by core Christian values and those shared by other faiths. This will enable us to nurture resilient pupils with a passion for life-long learning, ensuring everyone's potential is fulfilled. Our new HLTA will have: · experience in working in Key Stage 1 · high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils · have the ability to motivate and engage young pupils with their learning · a commitment to providing a stimulating and creative classroom · an understanding and practical experience of ensuring safeguarding for pupils in their care · the ability to establish effective communication with pupils, parents and colleagues · a desire and drive to make a real difference in the lives and opportunities of our children · a good sense of humour We can offer: · wonderful children who are enthusiastic about being at Ickleford Primary School and whose families are keen to work in partnership with the school · a well-resourced and highly regarded work environment · learning alongside highly skilled teachers · an incredibly supportive school community · a warm and welcoming ethos established by friendly and supportive staff · the opportunity to work in partnership with a headteacher, SLT and governing body who share the same vision and values for our school · a strong commitment to your continuing professional development and personal well-being · the opportunity to complete a HLTA qualification (if relevant) For further information on the role, please click on the links below to view the Job Description. When completing the application form please complete all the relevant parts of the application form and give examples of the essential and desired attributes that you have experience of and are relevant to this position. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to follow this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including: social media checks, references from past employers and enhanced Disclosure Barring Service. School Visits: Visits to the see the school in action are strongly encouraged. Please ring the School Office on 01462 459150, to book a tour with the headteacher, Mrs Sarah Wright. Further information about the school can be found on our school website.