13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    9 April 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    27 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time: 25 -37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday term time only.

Contract type

Permanent

Hourly rate

£13.26 - £13.69

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Free School Norwich is looking to recruita positive, confident and hardworking Higher Level Teaching Assistant with proven experience in supporting children with behavioural difficulties. The successful candidate will have a genuine desire to help all young children access inclusive learning, with particular skill in nurturing, guiding and motivating pupils who require additional behavioural support. They will be flexible, resilient and committed to building strong, trusting relationships that enable every child to reach their full potential.

Previous applicants need not apply.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

  • a friendly and welcoming team
  • supportive and skilled Senior Leaders and Trustees
  • a wide range of expertise and experience
  • opportunities to share your strengths and learn with others through collaboration
  • a commitment to your continuing professional development 
  • wellbeing and mental health support 

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Free School Norwich

School type
Free School, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
185 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01603 761044

The Free School Norwich is a popular and highly successful co-educational primary school for children aged 4 - 11 years old. We welcome children of all abilities, faiths and social backgrounds. Situated in the centre of Norwich in a beautiful Georgian house, we offer a unique educational experience with a truly broad and balanced curriculum. Our school has garnered positive feedback for its inclusive environment and strong pastoral care.

Arranging a visit to The Free School Norwich

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jjackson@freeschoolnorwich.org.uk.

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