Higher Level Teaching Assistant

RIVERWALK SCHOOL; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff induction

Training support

Wellbeing package

Career progression

Performance management

Job summary

Riverwalk School in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with SLD and PMLD. You will facilitate access to learning, work with small groups and individuals, and contribute to a therapeutic environment that makes a real difference in pupils’ lives.

The role requires creativity, resilience and a willingness to engage in ongoing CPD within a supportive trust, with safeguarding protocols at its core.

Qualifications

• Knowledge about SEND and how to support pupils with complex needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use a range of strategies to support diverse needs.
• Familiarity with GDPR policies and safeguarding.
• Commitment to facilitating access to learning for SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for SEND pupils in small groups or one-to-one.
• Facilitate access to learning across the school’s curriculum.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement therapeutic approaches.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

GDPR awareness

Curriculum delivery

Job description

• Riverwalk School
• Address:Mayfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PD
• Salary:£28,492 per annum, pro rata
• Hours:Part time, 31.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, 8.45 am to 3.15 pm plus 1 hour training (Monday after school) and half an hour team meeting (Thursday after school) with half an hour unpaid lunch
• Contract:Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference:5684

Riverwalk School are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) who is dynamic and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils in the school with SLD and PMLD needs. You will need to be creative, as well as resilient with a significant sense of fun. Play is an important part of the therapeutic approach. Your role is to facilitate access to learning for SEND pupils across the school. You will certainly get your steps in as our site is quite expansive! You will support teaching and learning, working with small groups and one-to-one as required. This is a challenging role, but incredibly rewarding as part of a team which works together to make a real difference to the lives of our children with SEND.

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Requirements

• have some knowledge about SEND
• are passionate about ensuring the highest quality learning for children with complex needs and severe learning difficulties
• provide a good role model for students and fellow colleagues
• are prepared to use a range of strategies to support a diverse range of complex needs
• have strong interpersonal skills and innovative techniques
• can support each pupil to access a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs
• can support tasks relating to ‘real life’ experiences
• are passionate about supporting learning characteristics in pupils
• can adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
• can maintain confidentiality
• have a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities
• have an awareness of Safeguarding
• are willing to contribute to the wider school through our curriculum enrichment and extended school offer

What we offer

• Comprehensive staff induction program
• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity for career progression within the trust
• Personalised performance management

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Trust Benefits (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Please contact Sally Boulter, by emailing [e-mail] or contact the school office on 01284 764280

Closing date: 1 pm, 30 November 2026.

You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.