Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Cook Primary School in Stowmarket is seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting Key Stage 2 pupils, working closely with teaching staff, and contributing to a positive learning environment. Candidates should be experienced and motivated to help shape the future of their learners.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Chance to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Confident and capable of leading learning.
• Proactive, flexible, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead learning across Key Stage 2.
• Deliver planned lessons and interventions.
• Work in partnership with class teachers.

Skills

Supporting learning

Leadership

Team collaboration

Job description

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• Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1GG
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: One year fixed term until 31/08/26, required from September 2025
• Reference: 7492.
  
  
  

Job Description

• Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1GG
• Salary: £29,093 - £32,654 per annum, pro rata (£21,814 - £24,490 actual salary)
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: One year fixed term until 31/08/26, required from September 2025
• Reference: 7492.
  
  
  

Are you an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for your next opportunity?

Grace Cook Primary and Nursery School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support and inspire our Key Stage 2 pupils.

Since opening in September 2022, our school has grown into a vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious learning community—and we’re just getting started! As our school continues to expand, we’re looking for passionate staff who share our vision and commitment to delivering high-quality education for every child.

You will be confident, capable and be able to:

• support and lead learning across Key Stage 2
• deliver planned lessons and interventions when required
• work in partnership with class teachers to raise pupil achievement
• contribute to a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment
• be proactive, flexible, and a team player.
  
  
  

We offer:

• a supportive and friendly team environment
• a forward-thinking school committed to professional growth
• opportunities for further development and training
• a chance to make a real difference in a growing school community.
  
  
  

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of an exciting journey at Grace Cook, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and help shape the future of our KS2 learners. We look forward to hearing from you.

To find out more:

To arrange an informal meeting/ visit to discuss the role with Lisa Mayes, our Headteacher, please contact Laura Ward at: [e-mail] 01449 833094.

Visit our website: www.gracecook.omat.org.uk

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How to apply:

Complete an application form (word) and equal opportunities form (word) and send to: [e-mail]

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

Interview date: Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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