Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Hadleigh Community Primary School 
• Address: Station Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HQ
• Salary: £28,142 - £30,024 per annum, pro rata (£14.59 - £15.56 per hour)
• Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 8.15am – 3.30 pm, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
• Contract: Permanent, required from September 2026
• Reference: 8800

The team at Hadleigh Community Primary School are looking to appoint a committed and engaging Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. We’re looking for someone who will join the team with a smile and a ‘can do’ attitude forming positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and upholding the strong, caring ethos and inclusive environment of our friendly and popular school. 

We are a 3-form entry school with 523 pupils on roll and 60 children in our nursery at the heart of the beautiful market town of Hadleigh.

The role involves teaching classes across the primary age range during periods of short-term absence and release cover. You will also provide support to raise standards of achievement for all pupils by working with individuals or groups of pupils when whole class cover is not required.

Our highly successful school has a community feel to it and has continued to build on many years’ success which was recognised in our most recent inspection (January 2026). We are continually striving to improve and develop our curriculum whilst offering a range of experiences to our pupils. We are looking for staff who will continue to strive to ‘Reach for the Stars’ for our pupils.

Whilst an HLTA qualification is desirable it is not essential.

You will:

• have the HLTA qualification or equivalent experience of working in a primary school setting
• have experience of delivering whole class teaching and/or supervising whole classes
• understand and support the principles of inclusion for all pupils
• have experience of classroom management
• be able to model excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• have a good understanding of how children learn
• be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children
• be committed to raising standards
• be able to liaise closely with teachers.

We can offer:

• a happy, friendly, vibrant primary school of 523 motivated and positive leaners
• a lively and supportive staff team
• an inclusive and caring ethos
• support from teaching staff and subject leaders in lesson planning
• a wide range of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities
• access to a national Employee Assistance Programme.

To find out more

Please look at our website where you can find out more about our school.

Visits to the school are encouraged.Please contact the school office on 01473 822161 or [email protected]to arrange an appointment.

For an informal discussion only, please contact Jo Squirrell, School Business Manager on (01473) 822161.

How to apply

Please read the job description (pdf), person specification (pdf) and privacy notice (pdf)

Please complete an application form (Word) and send it to: [email protected]

Closing date: 18 May 2026.

Interview date: 2 June 2026.