Jobs, fresher vacancy - Higher Level Teaching Assistant • Bury St. Edmunds

Company: Cockfield CE Primary School

Bury St. Edmunds

Description Address: Cockfield CE Primary School, Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0LA Salary: £27,711 pro rata Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, term time only) Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 September 2025 Reference: 7706 We have an opportunity to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who will lead in the teaching of pupils in classes across KS1 and KS2, during teacher release time. We have a passionate and committed team of hard-working educators who deliver the best possible inclusion, learning and achievement for all our pupils. We are looking for a highly motivated, committed, patient and attentive person who can support pupils across KS1 and KS2. You will be able to competently work with groups of children and lead a class. We will offer you: fantastic, well-mannered and well-behaved children who really want to learn a very committed and professional team of teachers and support staff who work brilliantly together to secure the best outcomes for our children a dedicated and supportive Governing Body and governors who are very keen to support and promote the work of the school very supportive parents who want the best for their children and the school including a very active PTA a warm and welcoming school with a real family feel. We are driven by a strong desire to succeed and for our children to be happy and healthy. You will: have an appropriate Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience be understanding and support the principles of inclusion for all pupils be supportive and provide the highest quality learning experience to enable children to reach their potential have high expectations for all children be able to use your initiative and adapt easily to change be passionate, motivated and committed to the work you do be organised be an outstanding communicator be a good team player. To find out more Please read the Person Specification (word) and Application Form Guidance (word) If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to call our Head of School, Lesley Tindall or Executive Headteacher, Marc Gilbert on 01284 828287 Viewings of the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. How to apply Please complete the ASST Application Form (word) and ASST Recruitment Monitoring Form (pdf) Completed applications to be emailed to to Nikki Limmer on office@cockfieldprimary.org.uk or posted to Cockfield CE Primary School, Church Lane, IP30 0LA. Closing date: 9 am, 26 September 2025. Interview date: week commencing 29 September 2025. Candidates should be aware that interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis as soon as suitable applications are received. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Please ensure you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.