Higher Level Teaching AssistantTeaching Assistant

• Address: Freeman Community Primary School Stowupland Suffolk IP14 4BQ
• Salary: 8105 - 10406 per annum 28142 - 33699 pro rata (Grade 4) 24414 - 25185 pro rata (Grade 2)
• Hours: Part Time. 31 hours per week 39 weeks per year Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm)
• Contract: Fixed Term. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7975

We are looking to appoint a motivated and caring Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to play a key role in helping children achieve their full potential. You will be committed to inclusion and will have an attentive and patient manner.

You will be a classroom-based Teaching Assistant (TA) from 08.30 am to 12 pm and will then take on the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) from 12.45 pm to 3.30 pm. However additional HLTA cover may be required on a day-to-day basis and will be paid at the higher rate.

Duties will include:

• teaching whole classes across the school with specified work directed by the class teacher
• planning preparing delivering and marking specified learning activities to classes modifying and adapting activities where appropriate.

We are looking for someone who:

• possesses good literacy and numeracy skills (at least GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)
• has the HLTA qualification or is in the process of completing the qualification
• has high expectations of childrens behaviour and achievements
• is flexible in their approach to the childrens and schools needs
• understands and supports the principles of inclusion for all pupils
• demonstrates initiative and the ability to communicate well with teaching staff pupils and parents.

Freeman Community Primary School is a successful happy caring community of 198 children in the village of Stowupland near Stowmarket. We are part of the Childrens Endeavour Trust as one of eight primary schools across the Stowmarket and Ipswich areas. The Childrens Endeavour Trust allows for opportunities to network with colleagues in different schools to support professional development for all staff across the trust.

For more information

Please read the Job Description TA (Word) and Job Description HLTA (Word)

Please feel free to contact Jenny Fairburn Office Manager by either calling or emailing:

To find out more please visit our website (Freeman Community Primary School)

How to apply

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

Closing date: 5 November 2025.

Interview date: 17 November 2025.

Interviews may be held earlier if suitable candidates apply before the closing date.

Freeman school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.