Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Queen's Hill Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 5FT

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2026

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  7 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14.82 - £16.07 per hour

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Tel: 01603 746857

Email: admin@queenshill.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: http://www.queenshill.norfolk.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Cross

• Salary - Scale F – £14.82–£16.07 per hour 
• Fixed-term until 31 December 2026, with possibility of extension
• Part Time
• 35 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for February 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our amazing team. You’ll become part of a committed group of education professionals who truly make a difference. Hours of work, Monday–Friday, 8.00am–3.30pm.

At Queen’s Hill, every teacher has weekly time out of class for planning and preparation (PPA). We are looking for a confident individual with an interest in creative and outdoor activities to plan and lead engaging whole-class sessions from Reception to Year 6 as part of their PPA provision.

A typical week might include supporting Reception pupils with an art activity as part of continuous provision, leading an outdoor learning session for our KS1 pupils or designing a creative activity for our older pupils to complete, linked to their current learning.

In addition to these sessions, you will lead a weekly outdoor learning session for a small group of pupils.

You might be:

• A current HLTA looking for experience in a large school
• A recent graduate keen to develop a career in education
• Someone with experience working with children who want to join a school setting

We have over 600 pupils and 90 staff who work collaboratively to help every child achieve their full potential. Our three simple rules, Safe, Ready, Respectful, are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what one of our teaching assistants says:

“Since being welcomed into the QH family, I have been supported and inspired by the teaching staff. I have benefited from regular training specifically for support staff. I value working with a dedicated team, who are passionate about bringing the curriculum to life.”

What the role includes:

• Supporting pupils from Reception to Year 6, including those with additional needs
• Planning, preparing, and delivering whole-class activities as part of PPA provision
• Leading creative activities both in class and in our onsite outdoor classroom
• Running a weekly outdoor learning session for a small group of pupils

What we’re looking for:

• Enthusiasm for learning and working with children
• Confidence in leading whole-class sessions
• A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
• Organised, respectful, and committed to making a difference

How to apply:

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

Completed forms should be returned to - admin@queenshill.norfolk.sch.uk

Early applications are encouraged as we may interview before the closing date.

Closing date:  23 January 2026, 12 noon.

Interview date:   TBA

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

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.

This 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

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.

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 Queen's Hill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 623 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen's Hill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-hill-primary-school

We are a large three-form entry primary school on the outskirts of Norwich with excellent facilities, including a dedicated cookery room, two libraries, large sports facilities and an outdoor classroom. As a school, we pride ourselves on our professional development offer. Teaching teams plan collaboratively, take part in regular CPD training and are part of the QHDP programme, where an in-house facilitator will work with you to improve your practice, whatever your career stage.

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