Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Steeple Claydon School

Overview

Are you ambitious, inspirational and looking to make a real difference?

Do you want to work in a school where relationships are at the heart of everything we do, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to shine, and where staff are supported to grow and thrive?

If so, Steeple Claydon School could be the perfect next step in your career.

This is an exciting time to join our school. Under the leadership of a new Headteacher, we are embarking on a journey of positive change, working collaboratively with pupils, staff, parents and governors to develop a shared vision and values that will shape our future. Our relational approach underpins everything we do, creating a nurturing, supportive and ambitious environment where children and adults alike can flourish.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated HLTA to join our team on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE). While this is equivalent to three days per week, we are happy to discuss flexible working patterns, days and hours for the right candidate.

If you are passionate about helping children succeed, enjoy working as part of a caring and committed team, and want to contribute to the next chapter of our school's journey, we would love to hear from you.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 3

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Part-time

Closing date: 30/06/2026

Interviews to be held: Friday 3rd July

About us

At Steeple Claydon School we strongly believe that every child should have the 'chance to shine'. Our overriding principle is that we have high expectations and aspirations for all our children. Every day matters at school, therefore our mission is to provide a nurturing, fulfilling and rich curriculum and learning environment that takes our children on a journey, from the age of two years to eleven, to become independent, curious and active learners.

You can read more about us at: www.steepleclaydonschool.com

About the role

This is far more than a traditional support role. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Steeple Claydon School, you will play a pivotal part in shaping children's learning experiences and helping them to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys taking on responsibility and is passionate about making a difference every single day.

No two days are the same. One day you may be working alongside a class teacher to support learning, delivering targeted interventions or helping a child overcome a barrier to success. The next, you may be leading learning independently, providing high-quality teaching cover and inspiring a whole class to achieve their best. It is a diverse, stimulating and highly rewarding role that offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact across the school.

Working under the direction of the Headteacher and teaching staff, you will contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities, supporting individual pupils, small groups and whole classes. You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities and ensuring that every child is challenged, supported and encouraged to succeed.

What makes this role special is the team around you. At Steeple Claydon, we believe that great schools are built on strong relationships. Our staff are supportive, collaborative and committed to helping one another grow. We celebrate successes together, tackle challenges together and are united by a shared ambition to provide the very best opportunities for our children. As we enter an exciting new chapter under new leadership, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where your ideas, expertise and contribution will be valued and where you can play a key role in shaping our future.

Please see attached Job Description for further information.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a working knowledge of HLTA's professional duties and legal responsibilities
• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
• Establish effective working relationships
• Set a good example to all through their personal presentation and professional conduct
• To give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school through participating in meetings and management systems
• To complete tasks in a timely manner when asked by the SLT
• To maintain a safe, healthy working environment following the guidelines of the school

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome.To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number or email below.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01296 738132

Email: [email protected]

Steeple Claydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check. Contact details of two referees must be provided on application, and these will be contacted before interviewing shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.