At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's pastoral needs and foster a positive learning environment.
- Company: Join a growing primary school with a focus on curiosity and character development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Exciting career opportunities in a modern school setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while nurturing their potential.
- Qualifications: HLTA qualification and a passion for supporting children.
The predicted salary is between 23263 - 25691 £ per year.
Part of the Sapientia Education Trust
Salary – £23,263 - £25,691 actual pa (inc an allowance for hol pay) £28,595 - £31,022 FTE
Permanent
Part Time
35 hours per week
Term Time plus 1 week
Required for September 2026
We are a growing primary school, established in September 2019, situated on the new White House Farm Estate in Sprowston, Norwich. Our modern school building and exceptional grounds include two playgrounds, a vast games’ field, and outdoor learning classroom creating an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children.
At White House Farm, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well‑rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and flourish. At White House Farm we strongly promote our character through our curriculum, with a focus on our three values: Resilience, Reflection and Respect. Our curriculum and wider curriculum offers opportunities for children to develop these characteristics for effective learning and life.
THE ROLE
White House Farm Primary School seeks to appoint Pastoral Lead / HLTA to join our school. The post is suitable for an HLTA with a passion for supporting children pastorally. This is a permanent contract.
It is intended that interviews will take place in the week beginning 7 September 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. Although, strong candidates may be contacted, interviewed and appointed before the closing date. The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via our online application form. Should we receive strong applications, we may interview and appoint before the closing date.
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Interview date: w/c 7 September 2026
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2021, references will be sought on all short‑listed candidates before interview.
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.
Pastoral Lead - Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Norwich employer: White House Farm
As a Pastoral Lead & HLTA at our school, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of both students and staff. We offer continuous professional development opportunities, ensuring that you can grow in your role while contributing to a safe and nurturing environment. Located in a vibrant community, our school values collaboration, professionalism, and a good sense of humour, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
