Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EMAT is seeking two Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our supportive school community. You will lead learning activities, support pupils to reach their potential, and help create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

You will work with talented educators, demonstrate calm, patient leadership, and use IT systems confidently to support learning and wellbeing. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within the EMAT Trust.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with children with SEND needs.
• Calm and patient with a good sense of humour.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning activities with confidence and support pupils in reaching their full potential.
• Deliver engaging lessons and contribute to inclusive classroom practice.
• Nurture positive relationships and create an environment where every child can thrive.
• Collaborate with educators to support learning and development across the school community.

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Tools

IT systems and software

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking two new inspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and vibrant school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside talented educators, lead learning activities with confidence, and support pupils in reaching their full potential. You'll play a key role in delivering engaging lessons, nurturing positive relationships, and helping to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Join us and help shape the future, one learner at a time.

About You

• HLTA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working withchildren with a range of SEND needs.
• Calm and patient with a good sense of humour.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us? At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

• A leadership team who listen and acton feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.