Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Aurora White House School, NR16 2NZ

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  15 December 2025

• Closing date

  16 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,390 - £28,821

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Quidenham, Norwich

Actual Annual Salary: £26,390 - £28,821 dependant on qualifications and experience

Hourly rate: £14.77 - £16.13 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 4pm

Aurora White House School

Aurora White House School, part of the Aurora Group, supports children aged 5–16 with communication, interaction, and learning difficulties including autism, dyslexia, and SEMH needs. We offer small class sizes and a full onsite clinical team.

Main Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant is to support the Class Teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class and to teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher on a regular basis across a range of classes.

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school’s policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
  
• To lead in the absence of any Class Teachers across the school.
  
• Support the day to day running of classes across the school and take the lead in the absence of a class teacher.
  
• Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
  
• Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
  
• Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
  
• Be a role model for new staff and supervise and guide less experienced TAs.
  
• Further professional development by engaging in reflective practices and continuous professional development and appraisal, including attending all statutory training provided by the school.
  
• Contribute to the community life of the school by taking an active part in the preparation and celebration of both community and multi-cultural events.
  
• Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and undertake duties and tasks to the highest ability in order to achieve the smooth running of the school.
  

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of White House School when required, please see attached job description for full details.

Skills and Qualifications

• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification, or demonstrate equivalent skill level.
  
• GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
  

 Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD and ASD
  
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
  
• Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
  
• Experience working within education is advantageous
  
• Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting
  

Due to the rural location of the school, candidates are strongly advised to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
  
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
  

Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed

Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
  
• Company Sick Pay
  
• Enhanced Pension
  
• Life Assurance
  

24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
  
• Online tools and resources
  

Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!

(*Terms apply)

How to Apply:

You can apply online by completing our online application form. 

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

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 Aurora White House School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 62 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aurora White House School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aurora-white-house-school

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