4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,598 - £31,022

Actual salary

£12,961 - £14,314

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are an outstanding Infant School in Taverham, on the outskirts of Norwich and are proud to be part of the Sapientia Education Trust. We have exceptional grounds and facilities and serve a wonderful community. Our team of staff is strong, caring and committed and go the extra mile. We place Personal Development at the heart of all we do and have high expectations of children in all areas of learning.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our successful and happy team. This is a richly rewarding school in which to support learning and to make a difference.

The successful candidate will start work covering classes for PPA time ( from Reception to Year 2 )and class cover for the Assistant Headteacher’s leadership time in Reception. There will also be time for 1:1 and small group SEMH intervention.

Our ideal candidate will be qualified as an HLTA or willing to train whilst doing the role.

What the school offers its staff

Good Local Government Pension Scheme, Health Hero Employee Assistance Programme, Pluxee High Street Benefits package as well as ability to sign up for Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card. Free Onsite Parking

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2021, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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About Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
204 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
HR@setrust.co.uk

Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School is focussed on creating a nurturing environment, developing our children to reach their full potential by not only empowering them but by taking the lead on their learning and provide an enthused approach to our teaching. We have a well-resourced library area for all reading levels, a creative curriculum based on whole school topics and we offer a wide range of school activities that vary from tennis to martial arts.
We are part of a wonderful community and have an fantastic partnership with parents who volunteer in a charity formed to raise funds for the school through organisation or events which has provided the school with new technology, an exceptional playground area and new equipment and books.

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