Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Newmarket

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Job Description

• Hours: 28 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026
• Reference: 8183
• Salary: £18,095 – £19,629 per annum (£28,598 – £31,022 pro rata)
• Address: Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8BL

Ditton Lodge Primary School is looking for an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover classes and lead groups across Ditton Lodge Primary and Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy.

Children only get one chance to receive a high-quality school education. At Ditton Lodge and Houldsworth Valley we are committed to ensuring our children get the best possible start in life and we are on a journey to achieve this. As a member of the team, you will gain access to a range of professional development opportunities.

In exchange, we are looking for a talented, motivated, and innovative individual who is seeking a new challenge.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• is child focused
• has a passion for education
• can inspire a love of learning and nurture success
• has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with
• is highly motivated and willing to help the school on its journey of improvement

Benefits

• a friendly and welcoming school
• a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued
• dedicated colleagues who enjoy working together as a team
• a supportive and driven leadership team
• significant training and development available through opportunities for professional development, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases
• an excellent and involved local governing body

How To Apply

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Candidate Information Pack (pdf).

Please email the Headteacher, Lisa Tweed for any further information regarding the post on ltweed@houldsworthvalleyacademy.co.uk.

To apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9 am, 9 December 2025.

Interview date: 12 December 2025.

We may hold interviews as applications are received and reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the deadline. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Equal Opportunities

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help strike a great work‑life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under‑represented groups.