Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)


Company:	Sapientia Education Trust
Salary:	£25,564
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Norwich, NR4 7LP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

Permanent, 37.5 hours a week, term-time +2 weeks

Starting September 2026

FTE: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum

Pro Rata: £25,564 - £28,232 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

We have an exciting opportunity to join our thriving and growing SEND Department, supporting teaching and learning within our specialist Nurture Provision.

City Academy Norwich is seeking passionate and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our expanding SEND Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly skilled SEND professionals, planning, resourcing, and delivering lessons that help students with additional needs to thrive.

City Academy Norwich is a dynamic and nurturing learning community with high aspirations for all students and staff. As part of the Sapientia Education Trust, we work collaboratively to ensure every child receives an excellent education and is supported to become the best version of themselves.

Vision and Purpose of the Role

• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons within Nurture Classes.

• Support pupils to access the curriculum and develop independence.

• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and external professionals.

• Promote inclusion, self-esteem and social development.

• Contribute to a caring, safe, and ambitious learning environment.

Role Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistants play a vital part in delivering high-quality SEND provision across the Academy. Deployment may include:

• Plan, resource and deliver lessons in collaboration with teachers and SEND colleagues.

• Provide targeted intervention and personalised support for students with SEND.

• Working within specialist Nurture classrooms, the Cognition & Learning Base, or the SEMH Base

• Supervise classes when teachers are temporarily unavailable.

• Attend Parents' Evening alongside Lead Nurture Teacher/Nurture Teacher

Applications are welcomed from aspiring teachers or those seeking to develop a career in education or the public sector.

What We Can Offer You

• Tailored CPD and career development

• Free on-site parking

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• Staff benefits platform with discounts and rewards

• Cycle to Work scheme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to our on-site gym

• Steps into teaching, including Grad2Teach opportunities

• University Placement Scheme

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so early submission is encouraged.

Interviews will be held on Monday 13th July

Complete an application form here: https://ce0200li.webitrent.com/ce0200li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=58214202FG&VACANCY_ID=71376074NS

To apply, please complete the online application form. To arrange a visit, contact hr@setrust.co.uk or 01953 609012.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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