We are recruiting for 2 exciting roles - a HLTA and Office Admin - see below for details:
HLTA/TA4
We are seeking to appoint a committed, skilled and nurturing HLTA/TA4 to work within Cherry Blossom, our SEND provision. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping to ensure they can thrive both academically and emotionally.
The role will include:
- Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and small groups under the direction of teaching staff.
- Monitoring, assessing and recording pupils’ progress and feeding back to teachers and leaders.
- Supporting the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets.
- Leading targeted intervention programmes, including areas such as phonics, handwriting and social/emotional support.
- Providing specialist support for pupils with additional needs, including autism, speech and language needs and SEMH.
- Modelling and supporting positive behaviour management strategies.
- Contributing to planning meetings, sharing assessment information and helping to shape next steps for pupils.
- Supporting and guiding other teaching assistants or volunteers where appropriate.
- Contributing to wider school life, including enrichment opportunities and school initiatives.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with pupils with SEND.
- Is calm, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with children and families.
- Has high expectations for all pupils and is committed to inclusive practice.
- Can work effectively as part of a team whilst also showing initiative and independence.
- Has strong communication and organisational skills.
- Is reflective, adaptable and keen to continue developing professionally.
The working hours will be 8:00am–12:30pm each day. We are looking for someone who can work up to five mornings per week, although this may be reduced to four mornings for the right candidate (22.5 hours per week based on five mornings, or 18 hours per week based on four mornings).
For the successful candidate, there may also be opportunities to undertake additional TA2 hours elsewhere within the school. In addition, if the role were to become permanent, there may be the opportunity to access further professional development, including a TA5 apprenticeship pathway.
In the first instance, this is a fixed term position from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit to Cherry Blossom and find out more about the role, please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 8th June 2026. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 8th June and shortlisted candidates can expect to receive an invitation to interview on either Monday 8th June or Tuesday 9th June. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 11th June 2026.
Copmanthorpe Primary 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
School Receptionist/Admin Assistant Level 2
Copmanthorpe Primary School is seeking a highly organised, friendly and proactive School Administrator / Receptionist to join our busy school office team.
This is a key front-of-house role providing essential administrative, clerical and reception support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.
You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, playing an important part in creating a welcoming and professional school environment.
Main Duties
- Provide admin and secretarial support to school staff and Headteacher
- Act as first point of contact at reception, answering calls and welcoming visitors
- Maintain records, attendance data and school information systems
- Produce letters, documents and reports using IT systems
- Assist with pupil welfare, first aid and school trips/events
- Handle routine clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying and post
About You
- Good IT, communication and organisational skills
- Able to work accurately and maintain confidentiality
- Friendly, professional and calm in a busy environment
- Willing to support across different areas of the school
Experience in a school or admin role is desirable but not essential.
Salary/Working Pattern:
Grade 3, level 1: £13.45 per hour.
£25,948.86 per annum – to be reduced pro-rata.
25.5 hours per week:
Monday 8:30 - 3:30
Tuesday 8:30 - 11:30
Wednesday 8:30 - 11:30
Thursday 8:30 - 3:30
Friday 8:30 - 3:30
Exact plan to be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026 at midnight
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 10th June
Job Description - Receptionist/Administrator
Expressions of Interest
If you would like leave your details on an expression of interest form for future vacancies please complete this here. Before advertising any position we will review this expression of interest form and contact you to let you know if any positions that we think you would be interested.
Thank you for completing this and we look forward to contacting you when the time is right! To ensure we do not keep your details unnecessarily, they will be deleted after 12 months.
We take Safeguarding seriously
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Some posts are subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.
Online checks
We complete online checks for all of our shortlisted applicants. The only information that will be recorded is information that suggests the candidate is unqualified for the role, poses a potential safeguarding risk or damages the reputation of the school. Any concerns will be discussed during interview.
