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Job Description
Freeman Community Primary School
Address: Church Road, Stowupland, Suffolk IP14 4BQ
Salary: £24,796 - £28,142 pro rata (£4,998 - £10,536 per annum)
Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract: Fixed term until August 2027, required from September 2026
Reference: 5217
HLTA: £28,142 - £33,699 pro rata (£10,536.16 - £12,616 per annum), 16.25 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
TA: £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata (£4,998 – £5,077 per annum), 8.75 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
Freeman Community Primary School are seeking a motivated and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant (HTLA/TA) to play a key role in helping children achieve their full potential. You will be committed to inclusion and will have an attentive and patient manner.
You will be a classroom-based Teaching Assistant from 8.30 am to 12 pm and will then take on the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant from 12.45 pm to 3.30 pm. However, additional HLTA cover may be required on a day-to-day basis and will be paid at the higher rate.
Duties will include:
- Teaching whole classes across the school, with specified work directed by the class teacher
- Planning, preparing, delivering and marking specified learning activities to classes
- Modifying and adapting activities, where appropriate.
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We are looking for someone who:
- Possesses good literacy and numeracy skills (at least GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)
- Has the HLTA qualification or is in the process of completing the qualification
- Has high expectations of children's behaviour and achievements
- Is flexible in their approach to the children's and school's needs
- Understands and supports the principles of inclusion for all pupils
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to communicate well with teaching staff, pupils and parents.
About Us
Freeman Community Primary School is a successful, happy, caring community of 194 children in the village of Stowupland, near Stowmarket. We are part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust as one of eight primary schools across the Stowmarket and Ipswich areas. The Children’s Endeavour Trust allows for opportunities to network with colleagues in different schools to support professional development for all staff across the trust.
What We Offer You
- Engaged, and creative children
- Collaborative and supportive staff
- An opportunity to make a positive impact on all our children
- A Headteacher and leadership team who are supportive and are passionate about Growing the school to be the best it can be
- Commitment to ongoing opportunities for training and professional development
- The opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking trust
- The opportunity, commitment and resources, to help you to achieve your personal goals in education
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For More Information
Please read the HLTA Job Description (pdf) and TA Job Description (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.
To arrange to visit the school, please contact Jenny Fairburn, Office Manager by calling 01449 612067 or emailing: admin@freemancpschool.co.uk
How To Apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: admin@freemancpschool.co.uk
Application forms and supporting statements will need to be completed electronically and returned to the school email address above.
Closing date: 10 am, 8 July 2026.
Interview date: 15 July 2026.
Interviews may be held earlier if suitable candidates apply before the closing date.
Freeman school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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