Level Teaching Assistant

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust
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Suzanne.downieat.org

• Salary - Support Staff Scale, Pay Points 7-11, £14,294 - £15,236 actual pa (£26,403 – £28,142 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 24 hours per week (6 hours per day over 4 days. Working days to be discussed during interview)
• Term Time only
• Required for 1 September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our welcoming village school. Our children are eager to learn, highly motivated, and a pleasure to work with, while our dedicated staff team works exceptionally well together to create a positive and nurturing environment. The HLTA will support children’s learning and development, be confident in leading whole‑class learning when required, and work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to ensure every child reaches their potential.

The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate at interview but will fall within our academy hours of 08:30am – 15:30pm over 4 days. Working days will be agreed during interview.

All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust’s safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 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. 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.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Closing date: 3 July 2026, 9am
Interview date: 9 July 2026