Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Ixworth Church of England Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2EL11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 30 hours Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary, in the first instance
Full time equivalent salary
- £31,022 FTE
Pay scale
- Grade 4 point 13
Hourly rate
- £16.08 per hour (pay award pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ixworth Church of England Primary School is seeking an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our warm, caring and dynamic team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated HLTA to join our successful, forward-thinking school community. As our school continues to grow, including welcoming an additional class from September, we are expanding our support team and are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive.
We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their full potential, whilst nurturing a lifelong love of learning and curiosity about the world around them. Guided by our vision — “On a journey together where learning has no limits” — we provide a rich curriculum and a wide range of experiences designed to inspire, empower and help every pupil to flourish.
We are looking for someone who:
has experience of working with children across the primary age range
has experience of teaching whole classes and small groups
is flexible and can use their own initiative
can work independently and as part of a team
is willing to undertake a range of duties
is resilient, hardworking and self-motivated
manages change well and can support pupils in a variety of situations
has high expectations of children’s behaviour and achievement
has excellent English and mathematics skills
communicates well with teaching staff, pupils and families
has a good sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
a warm and welcoming school environment
opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive setting
An amazing team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be;
Wonderful children who are eager to learn, full of personality and make every day rewarding
a wide range of CPD opportunities
Tea, coffee and Doughnut Friday!
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ixworth Church of England Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 163 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- ixworth@tilian.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01359 230228
Ixworth CE Primary School is a small rural primary school in the heart of historic Ixworth village just outside Bury St Edmunds. Our vision is "On a journey together where learning has no limits." We are passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential, whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish.
Arranging a visit to Ixworth Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ixworth@tilian.org.uk.
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