Website Clapham Manor Primary

Salary: Scale 6, sp 18-20 £37,509 -£38,637 (pro rata)
Hours: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), Term Time Only
Year Round?: No - 39 weeks per year (during school terms)
Permanent?: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
To Start: September 2026
For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Susan Riggs by emailing [email protected]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.


Applications Close: Midday, Tuesday 21st April 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 21st April 2026 PM
Interviews: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Job Description:

Are you an experienced HLTA with a Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience, looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school?

Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery seeks an experienced HLTA who can work alongside our dedicated teaching staff to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful candidate will be responsible for covering classes in the absence of the class teacher, working with classes throughout the whole school and liaising closely with the teachers, who will provide the planning for the lessons. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our passion for ‘growing brighter futures’.

We are proud to serve a wonderfully diverse community, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a workplace and school community where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, backgrounds and lived experiences.

The ideal candidate will:

●        Be experienced in taking responsibility for a whole class

●        Have good behaviour management

●        Be confident working with children of all ages from 3-11years

●        Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner

●        Have an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress

●        Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful

●        Have a good general knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum

●        Have commitment to high standards of attainment and achievement

●        Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team

●        Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in the local community

We offer:

●        Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school community where every child is valued

●        An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team

●        On-going professional development, supported by a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to guide your career pathway

●        A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and opportunities to connect socially with colleagues

●        A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education

●        An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development

●        A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence

●        Active and engaged parents and carers

(We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any point)

School Visits: Are strongly advised and can be arranged via email as above.

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