Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND Unit C&I

Teaching Vacancies; Tetford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in England seeks a committed higher level teaching assistant to support learning for pupils with Speech & Language difficulties starting in January 2026. The role requires an HLTA qualification, with desirable experience in teaching. Opportunities for professional development and safeguarding commitment are key aspects of this position.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

High-quality CPD

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with children having Speech & Language difficulties is desirable.
• Ability to adapt learning and use initiative is essential.
• Good knowledge of the importance of inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with specific SLCN provision.
• Deliver learning to pupils with Speech & Language difficulties.
• Contribute to school development and take part in CPD opportunities.

Skills

Adaptability

Knowledge of SEND provision

Interest in continuous provision

Education

HLTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a committed and vibrant higher level teaching assistant who has a passion for supporting/delivering learning to pupils with Speech & Language difficulties. They should be able to support the teacher with specific SLCN provision, so that it can be achieved alongside a child-centred EYFS/KS1 curriculum. We require the teaching assistant to hold a HLTA or equivalent qualification.

Role details

We are seeking to appoint a full-time, term-time, permanent EYFS/KS1 higher level teaching assistant, from January 2026. Experience of teaching pupils with Speech and language needs is desirable, but not essential. However, the ability to adapt learning and use initiative is essential, as is a good knowledge of SEND provision and the importance of inclusion. Early excellence knowledge would also be beneficial. A keen interest in continuous provision, forest Schools and play based learning is also something we would like to find in the ideal candidate.

Application and closing

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What the school offers its staff

Elveden C of E Primary Academy is a small, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 105 pupils on roll and will be growing to 123 with an exciting expansion in progress. Within the unit the pupils on roll will be 18.

All staff at the school and unit benefit from an employee assistance programme, as well as open opportunities to contribute to the school development, high-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression.

Please visit our website for more information and to get a real feel for our school. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment if you want to visit. However, please be aware that the actual C&I unit build will not be totally completed before the 19th of December and children will not start until January 2026.

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.