Higher Level Teaching Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Priory School, Bury St Edmunds (with expectation to potentially cover otherEEG sites surrounding Bury St Edmunds (travel allowance provided)

• 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year

• Initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract

• Salary: £27,255 - £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

• Actual Salary: £23,139 - £25,071 per annum

We are seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated and compassionate team, supporting children and young people with complex moderate learning difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated social, emotional, and communication needs. This rewarding role is integral to helping each learner thrive within a calm, consistent, and nurturing environment.

As a valued member of our team, you will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities, lead small group and one-to-one interventions, and help create positive, structured routines that promote both academic progress and personal growth. You will also play an important role in fostering emotional wellbeing, independence, and confidence, ensuring that every pupil feels understood, valued, and supported.

We are looking for someone who is patient, reflective, and passionate about inclusive education. A good understanding of autism, sensory processing differences, and communication strategies is desirable, alongside the ability to adapt to the needs of individual learners. Experience or training in Trauma-Informed Practice (TIS) would be advantageous, as would any background in supporting pupils with additional or complex needs.

In return, you will join a caring and collaborative team where your ideas and professional growth are valued. You’ll have opportunities to develop your skills further and make a genuine difference to the lives of children who benefit from stability, creativity, and understanding in their learning journey.

Please note travel across sites is an expectation of this post – willingness and flexibility to support multiple SEND provision sites is required.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme

• Family friendly policies and flexible working

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee wellbeing initiatives

• Free parking

• Company events

• Access to various memberships and discount schemes

• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days

• Funded subject course development for your role

• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities

• Career progression opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

SENDAT Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will be required for all of our staff at SENDAT.

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