Higher Level Teacher Assistant (Speech and Language) Elveden Academy Address : Communication and Interaction Unit (C and I), The Barn Owl Nest, Elveden, IP24 3TN Salary : £28,598-£33,699 (per annum, pro rata) Hours : Full Time, term time only Contract: Permanent, Required from January 2026 Reference: 7787 This is an exciting opportunity to work within our Communication and Interaction unit. The Team within the unit will support children with speech, language and communication needs. The unit is situated on the Elveden school site and is part of the school community. The children within the unit will benefit from an enriched and needs- specific learning environment but will also spend time learning within Elveden’s mainstream setting. This small-scale approach gives our pupils with speech, language and communication need a real opportunity to thrive and achieve their potential. We are seeking a committed and vibrant higher level teaching assistant who has a passion for supporting/delivering learning to pupils with Speech & Language difficulties. They should be able to support the teacher with specific SLCN provision, so that it can be achieved alongside a child-centred EYFS/KS1 curriculum. We require the teaching assistant to hold a HLTA or equivalent qualification. Elveden C of E Primary Academy is a small, rural school on the outskirts of Thetford and Brandon. We are very welcoming and friendly, with excellent relationships with our parents and wider community. We currently have 105 pupils on roll and will be growing to 123 with an exciting expansion in progress. Within the unit the pupils on roll will be 18. We are seeking to appoint a EYFS/KS1 higher level teaching assistant, from January 2026. Experience of teaching pupils with Speech and language needs is desirable, but not essential. However, the ability to adapt learning and use initiative is essential, as is a good knowledge of SEND provision and the importance of inclusion. Early excellence knowledge would also be beneficial. A keen interest in continuous provision, Forest Schools and play based learning is also something we would like to find in the ideal candidate. All staff at the school and unit benefit from an employee assistance programme, as well as open opportunities to contribute to the school development, high-quality CPD and opportunities for career progression. Please visit our website for more information and to get a real feel for our school. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment if you want to visit. However, please be aware that the actual C and I unit build will not be totally completed before the 19th of December and children will not start until January 2026. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf), Advert (pdf), and Privacy Notice (doc) Application packs can be downloaded from our website ( Elveden C of E Primary Academy ) How to apply Please download the Application Form (word) Closing date: 6 October 2025. Interview date: 17 November 2025. Elveden C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.