Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Freeman Community Primary School
• Address: Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4BQ
• Salary: HLTA £29,070 - £34,811 per annum pro rata (£10,932 - £13,091 pa actual), TA £25,614 - £26,016 pro rata (£5,187 - £5,268 pa actual)
• Hours: 25 hours per week, (HLTA: 16.25 hours per week, TA: 8.75 hours per week), Tuesday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Fixed Term until August 2027, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5412

Please note we will be hiring one candidate to undertake both roles.

Freeman Community Primary School are looking to appoint a motivated and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) 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 8.30am – 12pm and will then take on the role of HTLA from 12.45 – 3.30pm. However, additional HLTA cover may be required on a day-to-day basis and will be paid at the higher rate. 

Please note we will be hiring one candidate to undertake both roles.

Your 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 children's behaviour and achievements
• Is flexible and enthusiastic in their approach to the children's and school's 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

About us

Freeman Community Primary School is a successful, happy, caring community of 194 children in the village of Stowupland, near Stowmarket. We are part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust as one of eight primary schools across the Stowmarket and Ipswich areas. The Children’s Endeavour Trust allows for opportunities to network with colleagues in different schools to support professional development for all staff across the Trust.

What we will offer you:

• engaged, and creative children
• collaborative and supportive staff
• an opportunity to make a positive impact on all our children
• a Headteacher and leadership team who are supportive and are passionate about growing the school to be the best it can be
• commitment to ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.
• the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking Trust
• the opportunity, commitment and resources, to help you to achieve your personal goals in education. 

For more information

Please read the HLTA Job Description (pdf) and TA Job Description (pdf).

For further information about the school, please visit our website.

To arrange to visit the school, please contact Emma Gerry, Headteacher, by calling 01449 612067 or by emailing [email protected]

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and a supporting statement by email to [email protected]

Closing date: 1.00 pm, 28 September 2026.

Interview date: Week beginning 5 October 2026.

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.