HLTA - Thetford

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Thetford Area

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 31 hours per week

Working Pattern: Term-time + 1 week

Pay: £95–£115 per day

Contact: Jake.askew@teachingpersonnel.com

We are supporting a friendly and forward-thinking primary setting in the Thetford area, who are looking to welcome a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking initiative, supporting learning across year groups, and contributing to a positive school environment.

You may currently be a HLTA looking for a fresh opportunity, or an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and supervise learning across classes to provide teacher release time.

• Deliver planned activities for individuals, small groups, or short-term whole-class cover.

• Support teaching staff when not leading sessions, including targeted group work.

• Have allocated planning/preparation time built into their weekly timetable.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for someone who has:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (A*–C or equivalent).

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).

• Level 4 HLTA qualification (or willingness to work towards it).

• Experience supervising or leading whole classes.

• A calm, clear communication style.

• Strong safeguarding awareness.

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

• A dedicated, proactive and aspirational approach.

What the School Can Offer

• Supportive and professional colleagues.

• Approachable and experienced leadership.

• Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils.

• Supportive parents and community links.

• A well-trained TA team.

• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Wellbeing support and a positive working culture.

• A forward-thinking curriculum with good resources, including outdoor learning spaces, library, inclusion facilities and modern technology.

Interested?

To find out more or to arrange a visit to the setting, please contact:

Jake.askew@teachingpersonnel.com

All applicants must be willing to undergo relevant employment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the children’s barred list.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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