Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• All EEG Sites surrounding Bury St Edmunds (travel allowance provided)
• 37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year
• Initial 12- month Fixed Term Contract- Commencing September 2026
• Salary: £27,255- £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £23,139- £25,071 per annum

We are seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)to join our dedicated and compassionate team, supporting children and young people with complex moderate learning difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)and associated social, emotional, and communication needs. This rewarding role is integral to helping each learner thrive within a calm, consistent, and nurturing environment.

As a valued member of our team, you will work closely with teachers todeliver engaging and differentiated learning activities, leadsmall group and one-to-one interventions, and help create positive, structured routines that promote bothacademic progress and personal growth. You will also playan important rolein fosteringemotional wellbeing, independence, and confidence, ensuring that every pupil feels understood, valued, and supported.

We are looking for someone who ispatient, reflective, and passionate about inclusive education. A good understanding ofautism, sensory processing differences, and communication strategiesis desirable, alongside the ability to adapt to the needs of individual learners. Experience or training inTrauma-Informed Practice (TIS)would beadvantageous, as would any background in supporting pupils withadditionalor complex needs.

In return, you will join a caring and collaborative team where your ideas and professional growth are valued.You’llhave opportunities to develop your skills further and make a genuine difference to the lives of children whobenefitfrom stability, creativity, and understanding in their learning journey.

Please note travel across sitesisan expectation of this post – willingness and flexibility to support multiple SEND provision sites isrequired.