Higher Level Teaching Assistant (ASD SRB)

Nelson Academy, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF

2 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598 to £31,022 FTE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (ASD SRB) job summary

Part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust

Tel: 01366 383824

Email: office@nla.eastern-mat.co.uk

Website: https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/ 

• Salary – Grade F, £28,598 to £31,022 FTE
• Permanent
• Full Time
• 37 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 1 September 2026

Our Story

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.

Nelson Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive and high-achieving learning environment in the heart of Downham Market. We work closely with our community and families to ensure every child reaches their full potential through a culture of excellence, opportunity, and high expectations. Our mission focuses on raising aspirations, embracing challenges, and transforming lives through education. Join us to be part of a school that values every individual and strives for outstanding outcomes. 

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.

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

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to equity, representation and belonging. We value the diversity of our workforce and believe that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our schools and enrich our communities.

We actively welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups, and from candidates who are neurodiverse. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments so that everyone can perform at their best.

We also welcome applications for part-time, flexible and job-share working, where this can be accommodated within the role.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged.

How to apply

Please review the full job description and person specification and complete the application to show how you meet the essential requirements. We’d also love to hear about your teaching philosophy, what you can bring to the role, and your aspirations for the future.

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website for further information and to apply via our online application form.

Closing date:  20 May 2026

Interview date:  1 June 2026

Eastern Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with Children’s Barred List where applicable), satisfactory references and medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Nelson Academy

• School type: Academies, 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nelson-academy

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