Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Priory School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BH

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year Initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,255 - £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Priory School, Bury St Edmunds (with expectation to potentially cover otherEEG sites surrounding Bury St Edmunds (travel allowance provided)
• 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year
• Initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Salary: £27,255 - £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £23,139 - £25,071 per annum

We are seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated and compassionate team, supporting children and young people with complex moderate learning difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated social, emotional, and communication needs. This rewarding role is integral to helping each learner thrive within a calm, consistent, and nurturing environment.

As a valued member of our team, you will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities, lead small group and one-to-one interventions, and help create positive, structured routines that promote both academic progress and personal growth. You will also play an important role in fostering emotional wellbeing, independence, and confidence, ensuring that every pupil feels understood, valued, and supported.

We are looking for someone who is patient, reflective, and passionate about inclusive education. A good understanding of autism, sensory processing differences, and communication strategies is desirable, alongside the ability to adapt to the needs of individual learners. Experience or training in Trauma-Informed Practice (TIS) would be advantageous, as would any background in supporting pupils with additional or complex needs.

In return, you will join a caring and collaborative team where your ideas and professional growth are valued. You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills further and make a genuine difference to the lives of children who benefit from stability, creativity, and understanding in their learning journey.

Please note travel across sites is an expectation of this post – willingness and flexibility to support multiple SEND provision sites is required.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

SENDAT Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will be required for all of our staff at SENDAT.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Priory School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 19
• Size: 241 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Priory School website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-school-bury-st-edmunds

Arranging a visit to Priory School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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