Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Address: The Damara School Thetford Norfolk IP24 2EA
• Salary: 23698 per annum (full time equivalent if worked 40 hoursper week; 52 weeksper year)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week 8.15 am to 4.15 pm including paid 30minutebreak; 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7932

We are looking for motivated individuals to:

• plan and deliver lessons to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• promote pupils independence self-esteem and social inclusion
• give support to pupils individually or in groups so they can access the curriculum take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
• meet the professional standards as set out in the Staff Code of Conduct.

Your responsibilities are to:

• demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to teach and increase achievement of all pupils
• promote support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the schools policy and procedures
• contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress including their role in learning activities.

We need someone who:

• is calm firm but kind
• is a team player who holds us to account for our behaviour choices
• is funny and can understand our thoughts
• helps us learn and challenges us to do better.

About us

Do you like working with children with a sense of humour Do you want to work in a creative forward thinking and respectful educational environment Then The Damara School is the place for you! Take a look! The Damara School is a specialist SEMH school located in the centre of the historic town of Thetford that caters for 32 children aged 5 to 16.

What will offer you

• A fantastic team of children who will work hard when you plan well
• A kind and caring team of staff and children who will support you to be the best you can be
• Great connections with external providers
• A location which is easily accessible from the A11 with the school 10 minutes away
• Access to free parking available near the school

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

Please feel free to contact Catherine Casson by calling .

To find out more please visit our website (The Damara School)

How to apply

To apply please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to:

Only applications submitted on the trust application form will be accepted.

Closing date: 8 November 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 10 November 2025.