At a Glance
- Tasks: Support SEND pupils in their learning journey and facilitate access to education.
- Company: Riverwalk School, a supportive environment dedicated to improving lives of children with complex needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive wellbeing support, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while enjoying a dynamic and fun work environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting SEND pupils and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 28492 - 28492 £ per year.
Riverwalk School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is dynamic and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils in the school with SLD and PMLD needs. You will need to be creative, as well as resilient with a significant sense of fun. Play is an important part of the therapeutic approach. Your role is to facilitate access to learning for SEND pupils across the school. You will support teaching and learning, working with small groups and one-to-one as required. This is a challenging role, but incredibly rewarding as part of a team which works together to make a real difference to the lives of our children with SEND.
The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Requirements:
- Have some knowledge about SEND
- Be passionate about ensuring the highest quality learning for children with complex needs and severe learning difficulties
- Provide a good role model for students and fellow colleagues
- Be prepared to use a range of strategies to support a diverse range of complex needs
- Have strong interpersonal skills and innovative techniques
- Support each pupil to access a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs
- Support tasks relating to ‘real life’ experiences
- Be passionate about supporting learning characteristics in pupils
- Adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
- Maintain confidentiality
- Have a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities
- Have an awareness of Safeguarding
- Be willing to contribute to the wider school through our curriculum enrichment and extended school offer
What we offer:
- Comprehensive staff induction program
- Full support and training from a wider team
- Wide range of staff benefits
- Extensive Wellbeing support package
- Opportunity for career progression within the trust
- Personalised performance management
For more information, please read the Job Description or Trust Benefits, or alternatively, please visit our website. Please contact Sally Boulter by emailing: s.boulter@consortiumtrust.org.uk or contact the school office on 01284 764280. Closing date: 1 pm, 30 November 2026. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, which will include social media checks.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Bury St Edmunds employer: Consortium Trust
Consortium Trust is an attractive employer due to its commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture. Employees benefit from extensive training and a collaborative environment focused on improving the lives of students with SEND. The organization's emphasis on safeguarding and wellbeing further enhances its appeal as a workplace.
