Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Castle Hill Junior School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 September 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,015.00 - £33,119.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4, Point 15-19

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

Salary: £31,015.00 FTE (this figure will be prorated to the hours and weeks of work)

Grade 4 Points 15 - 19

Castle Hill Infant and Junior Schools are established schools based in Ipswich. We are two schools, working as one. We are part of a thriving multi-academy trust, ASSET Education.

We are incredibly proud of our schools; our curriculum is inspiring and engaging, supporting pupils to uncover new worlds and opportunities.

We have high expectations for our learners to achieve and develop them to be active members of our school community through our values of PASSION, RESILIENCE, INTEGRITY, DETERMINATION and EQUITY

We nurture the whole child; understanding the importance of developing pupils socially, emotionally and culturally. Castle Hill is proudly inclusive. Everyone is valued and celebrated within our community. All are lifelong members of #TeamCastleHill. If you would like to find out more about our incredible schools, contact our office to arrange a visit. We can't wait to show you around.

Be your best, give it your all, do it with PRIDE

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed HLTA to support our PPA and cover team within the school, alongside supporting children with their learning, including those with special educational needs, under the direction of our class teachers and SENDCo. In this rewarding role, you will help raise achievement for all pupils while nurturing their social, emotional and cultural needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Whole Class Instruction: As part of the PPA and cover team within the school, you will be delivering lessons to whole classes.

• Targeted Learning Support: Support children of all abilities, both individually and in small groups, helping them learn as effectively and independently as possible.

• SEND and EHCP Support: Implement strategies, programmes, and resources laid out in Learning Plans and assist with the planning, assessment, and statutory Annual Reviews for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Progress Tracking and Communication: Make ongoing notes and assessments of progress, report back to class teachers and the Inclusion Leader, and liaise with parents/carers under teacher guidance.

• Emotional and Behavioural Support: Foster emotional resilience, support children’s emotional development, and manage behaviour in line with the school’s positive behaviour policy.

• Classroom and School Environment: Prepare learning materials, assist with educational visits, help maintain a tidy learning environment, assist at the start/end of the day and during playground breaks, and contribute to extra-curricular activities (including running a club).

Requirements

• Status and Qualifications: HLTA status is advantageous but not essential, though strong literacy and numeracy skills are required.

• SEND Experience: Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and delivering Learning Plans/EHCP targets.

• Safeguarding Knowledge: Clear awareness of and adherence to all school safeguarding procedures, health and safety, and equal opportunities policies.

• Core Skills: Ability to administer basic first aid (or willingness to train) and assist with medical procedures following local authority guidelines.

You Will Be:

• A Champion for Inclusion: Deeply committed to equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and helping every child reach their full potential.

• Empathic and Patient: Skilled at nurturing children’s confidence, emotional resilience, and positive social interactions.

• A Team Player: Collaborative, proactive, and resilient, with a strong commitment to upholding the school’s vision, values, and staff code of conduct.

• Adaptable: Ready to jump into a wide range of tasks—from classroom learning and playground supervision to extra-curricular clubs and school trips.

You Will:

• Empower Learners: Help children overcome learning barriers and develop independence in their reading, writing, and maths.

• Collaborate closely: Work hand-in-hand with class teachers, the SENDCo, and Phase Leaders to deliver tailored provision for pupils.

• Grow Professionally: Attend relevant in-service and external training, participate in school meetings, and actively contribute to the ongoing life of the school.

• Make a Lasting Impact: Provide a safe, welcoming, and structured environment where children feel valued, supported, and ready to learn.

This post will be reporting directly to our HLTA Lead, Hayley Macken, and will be based at Castle Hill.

We welcome tours of our school.

For further details, or to arrange an initial discussion and or informal tour of the school with the Headteacher Jennifer Smith, please contact:

Joanne Sparkhall, Office Manager, jsparkhall@castlehillprimary.org.uk 01473 741758

Please also see our website - https://www.castlehillprimary.org.uk/

ASSET Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.

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 Castle Hill Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 288 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castle Hill Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-hill-junior-school-ipswich

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