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Vacancies:

 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Level 4a  Point 11 – 15

32 ½ Hours per week

Term time only, plus 5 training days – Fixed Term contract to July 2026 initially.

 

We wish to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work across KS1 and KS2 to provide PPA release time to class teachers.

You should have recent and relevant experience of delivering learning activities in whole class situations and be able to demonstrate an ability to secure pupil achievement and progress. Through maintaining high standards of behaviour, you should also be eager to make learning fun and exciting.

The successful candidate would set themselves high personal standards and be willing to develop professionally.

 

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Edith Cavell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS, right to work in the UK and online checks for shortlisted candidates.

 

Closing date – Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews – Week commencing 20th October 2025

Application form

HLTA – Job Description

Information about the school – HLTA

Person Spec for HLTA – Level 4

 

Parent Governor

There are currently vacancies for parent governors on the Governing Body of the school. If you wish to
stand for election for one of the vacant parent governors positions, you will need to complete a nomination
form, along with a declaration of eligibility. Nomination forms will need to be returned to the School Office

Parent governors play a very important role in keeping the governing body aware of the views from the
parental perspective. They are a vital part of our team and I hope that there are parents willing to give their
time and commitment to this important role. Attached are details of what will be expected of a Governor.

Nomination Form

The Role of the Parent Governor

The 7 Principles of Public Life

Governor code of conduct

Eligibility to serve as a school governor

Edith Cavell is a popular school where there is a clear commitment from the whole school community to ensure that all we do enables stakeholders to support our ambitious, achieving and nurturing ethos.

 


Edith Cavell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and background check, including online checks for shortlisted candidates.

Contact: HR@ecls.org.uk

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