Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Capel St Mary CEVC Primary School
Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2EG
Salary: £16,568 - £18,596 per annum for HLTA, £3,252 - £3,356 per annum for TA
Hours: 28.75 hours per week, 23 hours for HLTA, 5.75 hours for TA, term time only
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027, required as soon as possible
Reference: 5188

Please note that this is a singular role, you will be required to undertake both Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and Teaching Assistant (TA) responsibilities due to the cover requirements of the school.

Capel St Mary CEVC Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with our committed, forward-thinking team to support pupils’ learning. The role will require creativity, flexibility and a good understanding of how to meet pupils’ needs. This appointment is to cover a member of staff who is taking on another role for one year. An HLTA qualification is a requirement of the role.

The TA role will involve a mixture of in-class, one-to-one and small group work with pupils with different needs. The HLTA role will involve leading learning for a whole class to cover teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment time and other planned release. As an HLTA, you may also be required to cover classes as necessary due to absence.

A caring nature and ability to work with children is essential. Experience of working with pupils with special educational and behavioural needs would be beneficial.

You will:

support and encourage pupils positively, with a compassionate approach to meeting their needs
be able to work in a team and have good interpersonal skills
be flexible and able to use your initiative in supporting pupils’ learning
model positive behaviour and promote pupils’ development and independence
understand childhood development and special educational needs
understand child protection and safeguarding
be committed to continuing professional development
promote the school’s vision and values
have good English and maths skills (GCSE or equivalent qualifications).

Capel St Mary is a welcoming Church of England school with strong values and a compassionate ethos. You will share our inclusive, caring, vision.

There are 274 pupils on roll, including the Nursery. We have an enthusiastic and dedicated staff team. Capel St Mary is a successful school community and had a positive Ofsted inspection in 2025 when the school was judged to have maintained the ‘good’ standards identified in the previous inspection.

For more information

Please read the job descriptions for both the HLTA and TA roles:

To find out more information about the school by visiting our website.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office by calling 01473 310386.

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your Application Form (Word) to Andrew Frolish, Headteacher by email at admin@capel-st-mary.suffolk.sch.uk.

Closing date: 12pm, 3 July 2026

Interview date: 9 July 2026

Our schools and staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, online checks and safer recruitment practices.