St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School Address : Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QG Salary: £30,024 pro rata Hours: 30 hours per week (Term time only), Monday to Friday 8:30am - 15:30pm Contract: Permanent Reference: 8282 St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School are seeking a skilled, experienced person who can take on the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant working across the primary age range. The role involves providing support to pupils with additional needs in class, small groups and 1:1. This support will enable pupils to be successful in their learning and help them to manage their emotional well-being and self-regulation. We are looking for someone who can deliver bespoke programmes for pupils based on their individual needs and is familiar with emotional literacy programmes like THRIVE, Drawing and Talking Therapy, and Milo and Hamish. The role will also include some teaching of classes under the direction of the class teacher. The HLTA will be expected to plan and deliver lessons confidently to the class supported by schemes of work and digital resources. The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, medical checks and satisfactory references. Staff are well supported through professional development; well-being schemes which includes access to professional support from nurses, councillors and expert legal and financial advice; and a strong team ethos of collaboration. For more information Please read the job description/person specification (word) Visit our website to learn more about our schools. Contact the Executive Head, Maria Kemble or Head of School, Katie Copeman on 01284 755141 or by email office@st-edmunds.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply To apply please return your completed application form (word) and monitoring form (word) via email to msquirrell@st-edmunds.suffolk.sch.uk. Please read the Applicant Notes (word) Closing date: 3pm, 26 January 2026 Interview date: 4 February 2026.