Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A Suffolk-based school is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support personalized learning for students with diverse needs. The role involves leading interventions, primarily for students with communication and interaction needs, and delivering tailored learning in both one-to-one and small group settings. Candidates with experience in special educational needs and a commitment to creating a supportive environment are encouraged to apply. The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality personalized learning.
• Experience working with students with complex needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality personalized learning provision.
• Responsible for delivering one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Support students in their learning and development.

Skills

Communication

Intervention strategies

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Relevant experience with C&I needs and ASD

Job description

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Job Description

• Ixworth High School
• Address: Walsham Road, Ixworth, Suffolk IP31 2HS
• Hours: 35 hours per week, term time plus 1 week. A part time role may be considered.
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 8276

Ixworth High School is a small high school set in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, we are 10 minutes from the A14, 20 mins from Bury St. Edmunds, 35 mins from Ipswich and 45 mins from Sudbury. We are part the Sapientia Educational Trust.

Our values are Ready, Respectful and Safe as our standards in behaviour, we expect students to show resilience, take responsibility and to be ambitious in their learning. We were judged as ‘Good’ in all areas in our Ofsted inspection in April 2025 and saw much improved results this year, we are in the top twenty most improved secondary schools.

The school's vision is to provide an education system that truly serves those it educates by always reflecting on and addressing individual needs, strengths, and interests.

The role

We are looking for a hard-working and supportive person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, predominately based in our specialist unit.

As an Intervention Lead you will be expected to lead and deliver a high-quality personalised learning provision for a range of learners across the 4 broad areas of need, those with experience of students with C&I needs and ASD are encouraged to apply. You would be responsible for delivering interventions on a 1-2-1 and in small groups as these are essential to ensure that all students thrive and make progress from their individual starting points.

To find out more

Potential applicants are encouraged to visit our school and the specialist unit.

Interview date: week commencing 19 January 2026

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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