Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting Early Years education and delivering high-quality lessons while working closely with a dedicated team. This is a full-time, permanent position starting September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality lessons.
• Ability to assess pupil attainment and progress.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support Early Years and cover classes as needed.
• Deliver lessons and assess student progress.
• Work collaboratively with staff.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Flexibility

Patience

Job description

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• Thurston CE Primary Academy – Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3FT
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• £26,409 per annum
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7432
• Required to start 1 September 2025
  
  
  

Job Description

• Thurston CE Primary Academy – Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3FT
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• £26,409 per annum
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7432
• Required to start 1 September 2025
  
  
  

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant 8.45am – 3.30pm, Monday - Friday, 38 weeks per year.

Thurston CE Primary Academy is looking to recruit an appropriately experienced and hardworking individual to join our dedicated, supportive and highly effective team.

We are looking for a motivated team player, with a calm and patient approach who:

• has good literacy and numeracy skills
• has experience and ability to deliver high quality lessons and assess pupil attainment and progress
• is flexible and can adapt at short notice
• is willing to undertake training and attend meetings as necessary.
  
  
  

You will be supported by a skilled and enthusiastic team and will work closely with all staff. This post will initially be mainly based in Early Years with some class cover required across the school.

At the heart of learning is a strong partnership between school and home. We strive hard to achieve this and we work with parents so that together we can provide the very best all-round education for the children.

We have recently relocated to a larger area in Norton Road in Thurston to accommodate the huge expansion, which will see the school grow from being able to accommodate 210 pupils to 420. Our new school provides a modern learning environment for local children.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join our supportive and caring team of professionals working with enthusiastic pupils.

For more information

Job Description

Please read the full Job Description (pdf) before applying.

To find out more about us, please visit our website (thurstonprimary.net) .

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact the Headteacher, by either calling 01359 230444 or by emailing [e-mail] to arrange an appointment or for an informal discussion.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (docx) by email to [e-mail] .

Closing date: 12pm, 12June 2025

Interview date: 18 June 2025

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