Teaching Assistant

• St Edmundsbury C of E Primary Academy 
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BJ 
• Salary: £29,542 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: 9.33 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible            
• Reference: 5585

St Edmundsbury C of E Primary Academy is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to cover classes across the school from Reception to Year 6. We are seeking to harness the talents of driven, aspirational and dedicated professionals, willing to develop and enhance their existing expertise to create memorable learning experiences for children.

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development. 

What you will need

We would like to hear from committed and ambitious individuals with a desire to achieve good outcomes for children of all backgrounds and the school. You will be ready to tailor teaching and monitor progress so that every child achieves. The school offers ample opportunity for staff to take on additional responsibility, and we value candidates who show vision, enthusiasm and a wish to develop.

About us

We are a friendly, welcoming school with big ambitions, situated in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are very proud of our happy school community, its links to the local area and the amazing building and grounds we look after. Our curriculum is wide-ranging and develops not only the children's skills and knowledge but also gives them a window into the wider world and the opportunities it holds. St Edmundsbury C of E Primary seeks to provide children with a range of experiences, through clubs, visitors and trips, hoping to enthuse and inspire our pupils.

We will offer you

St Edmundsbury Academy is committed to performance management and staff development, and all staff are fully supported in their development and career goals. St Edmundsbury Academy is fully committed to aiding the development of Church School Leaders of the future. 

 To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Job advert (pdf)

For further information, please call the school office on 01284 752967.
 

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word) and email to admin@stedmundsburyacademy.co.uk

Closing date: 1 pm, 16 October 2026. Interview date: 22 October 2026. 
We reserve the right to end this advert early if we receive a high level of applicants.

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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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