Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Gorleston-on-Sea

Our Learning Support Team plays a vital role in ensuring that every child receives the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive. We are a dedicated group who work closely with teaching staff to remove barriers to learning, deliver targeted interventions, and create inclusive classroom environments where all pupils feel valued and supported.

The Wroughton Academies are seeking a skilled and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support and enhance the learning experience across our school. You will take responsibility for agreed learning activities under a structured system of supervision, including planning, preparing, and delivering sessions to individuals, small groups, or whole classes. You'll bring experience, initiative, and a proactive approach to supporting pupils and staff.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths, Grade 3 minimum or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in working as a teaching assistant or equivalent
• Experience in working with young people
• Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum across both key stages
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing

At Wroughton Infant and Junior Academies, we are united by a shared mission: "Through the highest expectations, we ensure that children have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be confident and successful." This guiding principle, shaped collaboratively by our dedicated staff, is at the heart of everything we do.

As we move forward into a new and exciting phase at Wroughton Academies, we are inspired by the opportunities ahead for growth, creativity, and innovation. Our vision is to shape a future where learning is driven by ambition, enriched by collaboration, and fuelled by imagination. Together, we are committed to building a school environment that is inclusive, dynamic, and deeply supportive - where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives.

Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence.

Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Ready to Join Us? Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you’d like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we’ll be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information: Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe; we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Commitment to safeguarding: The Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines.