Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Ranelagh Primary School, Corporation; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranelagh Primary School in Ipswich is inviting applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team. The HLTA will provide targeted help to staff and pupils, helping to raise learning outcomes and behaviour expectations in the classroom.

The post is 32.05 hours per week (term time only, 38 weeks) with a pro rata salary of £33,199. It is a fixed-term appointment from January 2027 to 31 August 2027, commencing in January, with a commitment to professional

Qualifications

• passionate about creating challenge, engagement and independence in learning
• empathetic and understanding of pupils with a variety of needs
• patient, flexible and able to use their initiative
• ambitious to learn, develop and bring fresh ideas to our school
• effective at building positive, effective relationships with staff, children, their families and the wider community
• keen to support children to develop positive learning behaviours

Responsibilities

• Provide support to staff and pupils in the learning environment.
• Play a significant role in developing the skills of the children you are supporting.

Skills

Challenge and engagement in learning

Empathy for diverse pupil needs

Patience and initiative

Willingness to learn and contribute

Relationship building with staff, Pupи

Support for positive learning Behaviou

Job description

• Ranelagh Primary School

• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0AN

• Salary:£33,199 pro rata

• Hours: 32.05 hours per week including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break daily, (term time only 38 weeks) 8.30am - 3.25pm Monday - Friday

• Contract:Fixed term until 31 August 2027, required from January 2027

• Reference:5711

Ranelagh Primary School are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)to join their team, providing support to staff and pupils. This position is an ideal opportunity for a hard-working and dedicated person to secure a rewarding role where you will play a significant role in developing the skills of the children you are supporting.

We are looking for someone who is:

• passionate about creating challenge, engagement and independence in learning

• empathetic and understanding of pupils with a variety of needs

• patient, flexible and able to use their initiative

• ambitious to learn, develop and bring fresh ideas to our school

• effective at building positive, effective relationships with staff, children, their families and the wider community

• keen to support children to develop positive learning behaviours.

We can offer you:

• a growing team of staff committed to pastoral support alongside learning

• a growing, urban school

• a large staff team with a welcoming and supportive ethos

• a commitment to staff development

• supportive “Well Being” package through Suffolk County Council, offering multiple benefits Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged by calling 01473 251608.

Ranelagh is committed to developing a whole school community where positive mental health and wellbeing sit at the heart of the school, influencing the decisions made. We would love you to join us on our journey to establishing our school as a place where children are caring, curious, resilient, resourceful, and most importantly, safe and happy.

To find out more

We actively encourage applicants to see our school in action before applying for vacancies. If this post is of interest to you and you would like to find out more information and have a tour of the school, please contact Olga Hopper by calling 07861465653 or by emailing: [e-mail] your full name and the job title in the subject line.

Closing date

13 November 2026

Interview date

18 November 2026

Ranelagh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all unspent convictions and some spent convictions.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment checks.