Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Stone Lodge Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours a week, 39 weeks a year
Contract type
- Fixed term - Commencing October 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,255 - £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) Actual Salary: £23,145 - £25,086 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Stone Lodge, Ipswich
- 37 hours a week, 39 weeks a year - Maternity Cover
- Salary: £27,255 - £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Actual Salary: £23,145 - £25,086 per annum
We are seeking a confident, committed and ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school during an exciting period of growth and development. The successful candidate will be a qualified HLTA, able to cover class teaching for groups of up to 12 students. You will support the delivery of high-quality provision across Key Stages 3 and 4, working closely with small groups and individual learners to build confidence and develop essential skills. Experience with primary-level approaches is highly desirable, as many of our students benefit from targeted support in core foundations.
You will play an active role in lesson delivery, support teaching staff and contribute to a calm and purposeful learning environment. While experience supporting students with SEND, particularly those with SEMH, ASD or ADHD, is valued, it is not essential. More important is a flexible and compassionate approach, along with the ability to adapt support to meet a range of learning needs. Skills in art and humanities would be a particular strength and a welcome addition to our wider curriculum.
This role offers genuine career progression and a supported route into teaching for the right candidate. As part of Eastern Education Group, you will benefit from high-quality professional development, mentoring and structured training designed to support your growth within the organisation.
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
- Canteen
- 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
Commitment to safeguarding
SENDAT Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will be required for all of our staff at SENDAT.
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Stone Lodge Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stone Lodge Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Arranging a visit to Stone Lodge Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.
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