At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with SEND, delivering high-quality provisions and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Company: Join Stanton Primary School, a growing institution focused on student development.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and access to various employee benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a supportive setting.
- Qualifications: Qualified HLTA with a compassionate approach; experience with SEND is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Stanton Primary School is seeking a confident, committed and ambitious SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school during an exciting period of growth and development. You will be a qualified HLTA, able to cover class teaching. You will support the delivery of high-quality provisions, working closely with small groups and individual learners to build confidence and develop essential skills.
Experience with primary-level approaches is highly desirable, as many of our students benefit from targeted support in core foundations. You will play an active role in lesson delivery, support teaching staff and contribute to a calm and purposeful learning environment. While experience supporting students with SEND, particularly those with SEMH, ASD or ADHD, is valued, it is not essential. More important is a flexible and compassionate approach, along with the ability to adapt support to meet a range of learning needs.
As part of Eastern Education Group, you will benefit from high-quality professional development, mentoring and structured training designed to support your growth within the organisation.
Benefits:- Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Closing date: 8 am, 30 June 2026. Interview date: 6 July 2026. We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged.
SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant employer: Suffolk County Council
Stanton Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistants. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible working policies, and a focus on employee well-being, staff are encouraged to grow and thrive within the school community. Located in the picturesque Bury St Edmunds, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the education of young learners.
