Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Caister Primary Federation is a group of two coastal schools and a special resource base providing education for primary school children aged 2 to 11 years. We are looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support groups of pupils across both our schools within class & intervention groups.

Your responsibilities will include working collaboratively with the teaching team to support planning and managing resources and raising standards in learning. This is a superb opportunity to join a federation which is thriving and forward looking. It is a pleasure to work with the children and staff at these schools where the curriculum is lively, exciting, and challenging.

We are looking for a candidate with some primary teaching experience who shares our vision of high standards of learning within a creative and nurturing environment. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is hoping to progress to a career in teaching. This post would suit someone who really wants to make a difference in the classroom.

We would welcome applications from an individual who:

• can use their own initiative.
• communicates with skill, confidence and authenticity, with children and adults alike.
• has a contagious enthusiasm for learning and has practice that engages children by stimulating their imagination and curiosity.
• is highly resilient and shows a proactive, solution-focussed approach to personal and professional development.
• can act effectively as part of a team.
• brings a strong work ethic, proven teamwork and an excellent sense of humour to our vibrant school community.
• is committed to ensuring the right of every child to be included, accepted, and valued for their strengths and contributions.
• has good interpersonal and organisational skills.

Our federation offers:

• Supportive, effective and friendly staff.
• Confident, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• Forward thinking approaches to learning, professional development and school improvement.
• Positive relationships with parents and the wider community.
• A large and supportive team – with the opportunity to work within small and large schools.

Applicants are invited and encouraged to tour the schools and discuss the role with our Deputy Headteacher, Gemma Cambridge, and should complete their application by the deadline.

How to apply: To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for job’ button. Completed applications should be returned to Andrea Dix. Applications must be the applicant’s own work; the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools at any stage of the application process is strictly prohibited.

Closing date: 12 June 2026, 12 noon. Interview date: TBA.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list.

If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.