Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

What You’ll Be Doing

Working with pupils with complex needs including behaviour, SEND (Special Education Needs), mental health, social and emotional needs, and those for whom English is not their first language to ensure they can thrive in mainstream education.
Providing support with personal and social development; deliver academic and needs based sessions that help pupils to build the self-esteem, skills, and the aspirations they need to successfully engage with mainstream education.
Working with pupils in a variety of formats; group work, classroom and one-to-one and covering a whole class when required.
Providing academic and pastoral support for pupils as required.
Assessing pupil needs
Serving as an additional point of contact for parents relating to academic and pastoral issues.
Supporting the other Designated Safeguarding Leads with aspects of safeguarding and welfare.

About You:

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner who is patient and adaptable with strong communication skills. You will support both teachers and students effectively by understanding learning needs, managing behaviour, and fostering a positive environment through proactive help and continuous learning. You will also be passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring students, and keen to contribute to the school’s visions and values.

Essential:

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills/GCSE (or equivalent NVQ 2 level) Maths and English
• NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in roles that expect a high level of contact with parents or members of the public and experience liaising with different stakeholders
• Experience of working with vulnerable young people with SEND
• Good ICT skills

Desirable:

• Relevant level 3 or 4 qualification
• Qualifications in assessing SEND e.g. CCET or equivalent will be desirable. If you do not have this qualification, it would be useful if you would be willing to achieve this.
• First Aid qualification

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• A structured and specific induction programme.

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

Next Steps

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Hannah Gray, PA to Principal ([contact hidden]) or call the school on [contact hidden].

To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.

When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 5th May 2026

Interview date: Monday 11th or Wednesday 13th May 2026