Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Birchwood Primary School 

Address: Martlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SP

Salary: £28,142- £31,022 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible 

Reference: 7861

Hours: 3 afternoons a week - flexibility in afternoons appreciated

Join Our Team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. 

Potential of additional Teaching Assistant Hours in the morning and Playleader hours, if required. 

We’re looking for a keen and motivated HLTA, ideally with a specialism in a subject area such as PE, Art, Music, Computing or MFL (though not a necessity), to inspire and support pupils from EYFS to Year 6. You’ll deliver engaging lessons in your area of expertise, as well as supporting learning across the wider curriculum.

As part of the role, you’ll also have the opportunity to lead lunchtime or after-school clubs, sharing your skills and passions to give every child the chance to shine.

We’Re Looking For Someone Who:

• has secure subject knowledge and skill to teach whole class, perhaps in a specialism (PE, Art, Music, Computing or MFL)
• can deliver inspiring lessons and support across the curriculum
• brings creativity, organisation and teamwork
• is flexible, positive and committed to children’s learning and wellbeing.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and bring your specialist skills into the classroom, we’d love to hear from you!

 To find out more

Please read the Job Person Profile (word) and Application Guidance (word) 

For further information, please feel free to contact Caroline Hetherington, Executive Business Manager for any further information via email on c.hetherington@birchwood.suffolk.sch.uk

 How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word) and email to Caroline Hetherington, on c.hetherington@birchwood.suffolk.sch.uk
 

Closing date: 1pm, 14 October 2025.     Interview date: 23 October 2025.
We reserve the right to appoint prior to the deadline for the right candidate.      

Birchwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: we have rigorous policies and procedures for staff conduct, child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. As part of our commitment to child protection and welfare, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.