Higher Level Teaching Assistant (ASD SRB)

Nelson Academy, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598 to £31,022 pro rated

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in our Specialist Resource Base. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the academy, contributing to an environment where every pupil can thrive.

About You

• Relevant experience of working with Autistic children.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

This role will be based within our specialist provision and you will need to have experience of working with Autistic children.

Key Role Requirements:

• Speech and Language qualification i.e. ELKLAN
• Experience of therapeutic interventions i.e. Lego Therapy, ELSA
• Training/experience/knowledge of 'Good Autism Practice'
• Training in areas focussed on Trauma and Attachment

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Nelson Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nelson Academy website
• Email address: peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01553603017
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nelson-academy

Arranging a visit to Nelson Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.

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