- 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
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
More than one location, Eastern Multi Academy Trust24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 April 2026
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
- £28,598 to £31,022 pro rated
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the academy, contributing to an environment where every pupil can thrive. Whether in administration, operations, pastoral support or specialist services, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.
About You
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience for the role.
- 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.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Eastern Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01553603017
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Eastern Multi Academy Trust website. Here you will find information on our academies as well as key trust documents that we hope you will find useful, through the links above.
We are proud of every one of our children and colleagues for their hard work and commitment to Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities. We believe that schools should be at the heart of the communities that they serve and play their part in ensuring that all children receive a great education to allow them to take their place in the world of work or further study.
Formed in 2017, we exist for the benefit of the children and the communities that we serve across West Norfolk, Breckland (Norfolk) and Brandon (Suffolk). We currently support 12 schools ranging from Infant academies through to our Secondary academy in King’s Lynn, and have a track record in supporting schools to achieve success for their children.
Our academies promote effective learning through inspirational teaching to improve academic standards. We are proud that all of our academies have reaped the benefit of being part of our Trust and have demonstrated significant improvement.
School Details
Nelson Academy
Arranging a visit to Eastern Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.
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