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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Beatrix Potter Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

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36 hours a week
Contract type: Term time only (39 weeks a year)
Required from September 2023


Are you confident with a class, proactive, good at taking the initiative, well organised, kind and creative with a keen interest in developing children’s thinking and learning skills?

Future teachers warmly welcome to apply.


We are seeking to appoint a HLTA who will join our new team of HLTAs at school providing cover for teachers as needed and supporting with SEND and attendance.  

You will have a calm, patient disposition and will be able to respond positively to the challenges of working with children.  You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to helping children achieve their potential in an engaging and creative environment. You will enjoy the responsibility of leading a class and your behaviour management will be strong and positive. You will be flexible and able to work with teachers’ plans, adapting them to deliver effectively in the classroom.

Ideally you will have experience of working with children, either as a teaching assistant or perhaps as an unqualified teacher. You may be looking to going into teaching yourself.  

Prospective candidates who wish to visit the school, please email   info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

For any other details, please contact school at 
info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk. 

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email 
info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.  

Closing Date:  Monday 3rd July 2023
Interviews: Week Commencing 10th July 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be notified


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Beatrix Potter Primary School
Magdalen Road, Earlsfield
London SW18 3ER
Tel:  020 8874 1482
Email: 
info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: 
www.beatrixpotterschool.com







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