Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Ormesby Village Junior School, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3LA

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  17 November 2025 ( or ASAP)

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  22 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14.82 - £16.07 per hour

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Part of the Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation

Tel: 01493 730944

Email: office@ormesbyjunior.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: www.ormesbyjunior.norfolk.sch.uk 

Headteacher: Bradley Young

NOR: 116  Age range: 7-11 years

• Salary - Salary F12-F17, £14.82 - £16.07 per hour
• Permanent
• Part-Time
• 20 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 17 November 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Are you ready to be part of something special?

The Governors of Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner to teach and support our amazing children. We are keen to get the best possible candidate and can offer the successful applicant the opportunity to join a fantastic and supportive team. 

Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools are thriving schools in our Federation in the village of Ormesby St. Margaret. The Infant school was judged to be GOOD by OFSTED on our most recent Section 8 inspection and we were recognised for being a school which pupils love attending and one where they enjoy learning. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve in their learning and development. The Junior school was judged GOOD with OUTSTANDING behaviour and attitudes by OFSTED on our most recent Section 5 inspection and we were recognised for being a school where its pupils are happy and safe because staff prioritise pupils’ physical and mental well-being. Pupils take care of each other. Peer mentors make sure no one is lonely. Pupils can always turn to an adult if they have a concern. Pupils behave exceptionally well, and most pupils learn much because of their teachers’ high expectations.

Ormesby St. Margaret village is ideally placed and can be accessed easily from Norwich, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth.

This post is suitable for both experienced or newly-qualified HLTAs, but it would be desirable if the candidate has a solid working knowledge/experience of current KS2 curriculum expectations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding and qualified HLTA, who:

• Has a passion for working in an educational setting and has experience of teaching and delivering high quality lessons in Key Stage Two.
• Wants to make a difference in a school with a strong vision.
• Understands how young children think, learn and develop.
• Understands and displays the principles of an empathetic and nurturing school.
• Can demonstrate excellent planning, feedback and assessment.
• Can inspire and motivate children, families and colleagues.
• Is an excellent role model in the school community
• Has a specialism, qualification or personal interest in a curriculum subject, particularly teaching PE, Languages and/or Computing.                                                                                                                             You can expect:
• To be welcomed and supported by staff, governors, children and families.
• The support and opportunity to try new ideas and be inventive.
• To work closely with experienced teachers and highly skilled support staff.
• To receive appropriate support and opportunities for training.
• To work in an environment that makes you smile every day.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school and take a look for themselves at what we can offer. Further information can be found on our school website. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please ring the school office to speak to either the Headteacher or Finance Officer.

How to apply

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – office@ormesbyjunior.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date:  7 November 2025, 9am

Interview date:  TBC

At Ormesby Village Infant and Junior Schools Federation, we take the safeguarding of our pupils extremely seriously and the appointment will only be confirmed on receipt of suitable references and a successful DBS check.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

his post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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 Ormesby Village Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormesby Village Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormesby-village-junior-school

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