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Hawkedale Primary School
‘’Making Every Day a Successful Learning Journey’’
Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Start Date: 1st September 2025 or ASAP
Salary: Surrey PS Scale - dependent on experience
Contract: Full time and permanent 38 weeks plus 5 INSET days
Hours: 32.5 hours 08.15am - 3.15pm
Closing Date: 18th July 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 21st July 2025
Hawkedale is a one form entry primary school with a well-established staff team. The school works closely with parents and the local community.
Are you an experienced and enthusiastic HLTA looking for a new opportunity to make a real impact in a thriving primary school?
We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, working across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This is a varied and rewarding role, perfect for a skilled HLTA with a passion for supporting children’s development and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality education.
The successful candidate will:
•Have experience of delivering interventions to small groups or individuals, targeting both academic and social-emotional progress.
•Be skilled in ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) or nurture-based practice, with a strong understanding of children’s emotional well-being.
•Confidently lead whole-class learning in the absence of the teacher, including during PPA time.
•Support assessment and pupil data tasks in collaboration with class teachers and SLT.
•Supervise pupils during lunchtimes, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
We offer:
•A supportive school community.
•A strong, collaborative team ethos.
•Opportunities for professional development and training.
•A chance to contribute to meaningful learning experiences across all primary phases.
If you are proactive, flexible, and committed to helping every child thrive, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office on 01932 79412.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date so we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
CV’s are not acceptable.
Hawkedale School complies with ‘Safeguarding’ guidance and a full Disclosure and Barring Check will be carried out. Hawkedale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Safeguarding Statement
Hawkedale School complies with ‘Safeguarding’ guidance and a full Disclosure and Barring Check will be carried out. Hawkedale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.