Higher Level Teaching Assistant

About the team we are recruiting to

Manor Park Primary School is a happy, supportive and ambitious school that strives to give the best possible learning opportunities to all the children that attend. At Manor Park we believe that every child can SOAR to success. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a life-long love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime. We celebrate our diversity, promote equality and strive to make a positive contribution to our community. In March 2023 OFSTED continued to judge us as GOOD overall.

What is the job role?

Governors wish to appoint two enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to work in KS2. The role will involve supporting teaching and learning and being an integral part of the cover team. A degree of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the children and school.

Applicants should have:

Good Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ 2 or GCSE (A-C grades) in English and Maths
NVQ 3 or equivalent, Teaching Assistant

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

At Manor Park, we seek an enthusiastic and nurturing HLTA who will encourage and support our children to SOAR success. We are looking for you to have a detailed knowledge of the curriculum across the KS2 age, have high standards of communication and have the ability to work as part of a large team.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

To apply please complete the online application form demonstrating how you meet the specific requirements in the job description and person specification.

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Mrs Tracy Brown or Mrs Sarah Jacoby

Interview date:Week Commencing 9th December 2025

Coventry City Council

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