Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND Unit C&I
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 046c226f-095e-4688-b8c0-226c9c35635a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.