Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Address: Cedars Park Primary School, Stowupland, Suffolk IP14 5FP
• Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 pro rata (£23,515 - £26,393 per annum)
• Hours: Part Time. 32.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, 5 days per week,
• Contract: Permanent. Required from November 2025
• Reference: 7994

Cedars Park Primary School is part of The Oxlip Learning Partnership and is based in mid-Suffolk. All schools within the trust are located in an area of regeneration and rapid expansion. The trust is fully committed to deliver ambition, aspiration and excellence for all young people and the advertised post presents an exceptional opportunity to become part of a thriving organisation. The trust presently comprises of 8 schools, with three SEND centres for support with cognition and learning.

Your Role

We are looking for a skilled HLTA who can teach PE lessons as well as lessons in the wider curriculum for pupils EYFS to Year 6. You will have expertise/specialism in Sport demonstrating sound knowledge of the National PE Curriculum. In addition, to organise and run sports clubs for an hour a day after school 3 days a week and two half hour lunch time sessions.

Your responsibilities

We are looking for applicants who are flexible, calm and well organised. You should work well in a team and be able to use your own initiative when required. You will lead the teaching of regular timetabled sessions/classes under the direction of the class teacher 

You will need:

• to have a good understanding of classroom management and the ability to successfully follow the school’s behaviour policy
• good subject knowledge, especially in PE as well as wider curriculum subjects
• good organisational and communication skills
• to work well as a team member but also use considerable initiative and contribute to planning where appropriate
• to be sensitive to the needs of all children
• show a commitment to support the ethos of the school
• an ability to implement its policies, including safeguarding, child protection, equal opportunities and health and safety, curriculum, first aid.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

Please feel free to contact the HR team by emailing: admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk

To find out more, please visit our website (Cedars Park Primary School)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: admin@cedarspark.suffolk.sch.uk

Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Closing date: 7 November 2025.

Interview date: week commencing, 10 November 2025. 

The Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.