Higher Level Teaching Assistant

TipTopJob; Ixworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local high school in the UK is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) as an Intervention Lead. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering tailored educational interventions for students with Communication and Interaction needs, as well as ASD. This permanent, full-time position, located in a picturesque setting, is part of a team that values high standards and effective communication. Join a supportive environment that promotes ambition and resilience in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with Communication and Interaction needs and ASD.
• Ability to lead and deliver high-quality personalised learning.
• Effective communication and interaction skills with a school team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personalized learning provision for a range of learners.
• Lead interventions on a 1:2:1 and in small groups.
• Work predominately in the specialist unit.

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) : Intervention Lead

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Term Time Plus one week

FTE: A GBP 28,598 : A GBP 31,022 per annum

Pro rata : A GBP 23,263 : A GBP 25,691 including holiday pay

Ixworth High School is a small high school set in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, we are 10 minutes from the A14, 20 mins from Bury St. Edmunds, 35 mins from Ipswich and 45 mins from Sudbury. We are part the Sapientia Educational Trust. There is a Specialist Unit on site The Forge for around 20 pupils, supporting pupils with Communication and Interaction needs.

Our values are Ready, Respectful and Safe as our standards in behaviour, we expect students to show resilience, take responsibility and to be ambitious in their learning. We were judged as Good in all areas in our Ofsted inspection in April 2025 and saw much improved results this year, we are in the top twenty most improved secondary schools in England.

The schools vision is to provide an education system that truly serves those it educates by always reflecting on and addressing individual needs, strengths, and interests.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a hard:working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, predominately based in our specialist unit.

As an Intervention Lead you will be expected to lead and deliver a high:quality personalised learning provision for a range of learners across the 4 broad areas of need, those with experience of students with C and I needs and ASD are encouraged . You would be responsible for delivering interventions on a 1:2:1 and in small groups as these are essential to ensure that all students thrive and make progress from their individual starting points.

A part time role may be considered. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit our school and the specialist unit.

INTERVIEW CLOSING DATE

Application Closing Date : 9:00am January 19 th 2026

Interviews : WB 19 th January 2026

APPLY

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Salientia Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

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