Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Chalk Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2SF

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  21 July 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
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract - Commencing September 2026
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,255 - £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• All EEG Sites surrounding Bury St Edmunds (travel allowance provided)
• 37hours a week,39weeks per year
• Initial 12-monthFixed Term Contract-Commencing September 2026
• Salary: £27,255- £29,541per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary:£23,139- £25,071per 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

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 Chalk Hill

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 8 to 16
• Size: 20 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chalk Hill website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chalk-hill-sudbury

Arranging a visit to Chalk Hill

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

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