Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A comprehensive secondary school in Ipswich is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs. The successful candidate will work within a specialist unit, deliver maths interventions, and contribute to a caring educational environment. The role offers a salary of £23,339.78 per annum with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with students who have additional learning needs.
• Ability to deliver educational interventions effectively.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work within the Communication and Interaction Unit.
• Support individual and group learning within the CIU and other units.
• Deliver maths and numeracy interventions to students.

Skills

Maths and Numeracy interventions

Passion for teaching

High organization

Ability to work in a supportive environment

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics

GCSE Grade C or above in English

Job description

Overview

Copleston High School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive that is committed to a caring and disciplined atmosphere. We are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support students with additional learning needs and to work in two specialist units on site. You will lead the work within the CIU (Communication and Interaction Unit), a specialist onsite unit supporting students with a SEND diagnosis in their attendance to school.

• Location: Copleston High School, Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD
• Salary: £23,339.78 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7816

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting individual students and groups of students within the CIU and other units as required. You will be responsible for delivering maths and numeracy interventions, and for maintaining high standards to meet the needs of the school and the wider community.

Qualifications & Experience

GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in both Mathematics and English is essential due to the role including Maths and Numeracy intervention. The successful candidate will be passionate, patient, highly organised and able to work effectively in a supportive, professional environment. The school is committed to the professional development of staff and offers an excellent induction programme.

What We Offer

A strongly supportive ethos and ongoing professional development. The Oxlip Trust provides safeguarding, safer recruitment practices and necessary checks for all posts.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. All posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including enhanced DBS checks and other vetting checks. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of society.

How to Apply

Please download an application from Oxlip Learning Partnership’s website and submit by email to [e-mail]. Alternatively, you may contact the HR Office by calling 01473 277250 to request an application pack.

Key Dates

Closing date: 10:00, 3 October 2025. Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 2025.

Notes

This job description does not use Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The “Apply Now” button is for job alerts and does not support online applications.