Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Prioryschool; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

Priory School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support children with complex moderate learning difficulties, including autism spectrum disorders. You will work with teachers to deliver differentiated activities, lead small group and one-to-one interventions, and help establish calm, structured routines to aid both learning and personal growth.

The role requires patience, reflective practice and a passion for inclusive education, with desirable experience

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and complex needs.
• Understanding of autism and sensory processing differences.
• Experience or training in Trauma-Informed Practice (TIS) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with complex learning difficulties.
• Lead small group and one-to-one interventions.
• Deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Help create positive, structured routines that promote academic progress and personal growth.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, independence and confidence.

Skills

Patience

Reflective practice

Inclusive education

Communication strategies

Autism understanding

Job description

• 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.