Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Priory School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BH12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 June 2026 at 8am
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 14 hours a week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent Mondays 08:30 - 16:00 and Fridays 08:30 - 15:30
Contract type
- Permanent
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
- 14 hours a week, 39 weeks per year- Permanent
- Mondays 08:30-16:00 and Fridays 08:30-15:30
- Salary: £27,255- £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Actual Salary: £8,753- £9,487 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.
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
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Priory School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Priory School website
- Email address
- recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
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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