Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Cockfield CE Primary School
• Address: Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0LA
• Salary: 28598 pro rata
• Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Monday Friday term time only)
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 23 February 2026

• Reference: 8350

Cockfield CE Primary Schoolhave an opportunity to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) 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 dedicated 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. You should hold a formal HLTA qualification or have sufficient experience of leading a class.

We will offer you:

• fantastic well-mannered 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 be:

• understanding and support the principles of inclusion for all pupils

• supportive and provide the highest quality learning experience to enable children to reach their potential

• have high expectations for all children

• able to use your initiative and adapt easily to change

• passionate motivated and committed to the work you do

• organised

• an outstanding communicator

• a good team player.

Please read the Person Specification (word)and Application Form Guidance (pdf)

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 .

Viewings of the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Please complete the Application Form (word)and Recruitment Monitoring Form (word)

Completed applications to be emailed to Nikki Limmer on or posted to Cockfield CE Primary School Church Lane IP30 0LA.

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.