Address: Forest Academy, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0FP Salary: £27,269 pro rata Hours: Part Time. 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 September 2025 Reference: 7513 Forest Academy is looking for an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to cover classes and lead groups. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Forest Academy, where we are striving for excellence every day for every child. We are looking for an experienced HLTA to support us on this journey. The role will include one to one work, taking small groups and providing classroom support. You will: have a positive attitude have commitment to children’s learning and social and emotional development have a willingness to learn from others and to share his/her own skills, knowledge and understanding be forward thinking and solution focussed have experience of working with children with a wide range of needs. We offer you: a friendly and welcoming school a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued dedicated colleagues who enjoy working together as a team a supportive and driven leadership team significant training and professional development opportunities the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children in our community. For more information Please read the Job Description (Word), Application Guidance (Word) and Safeguarding Information (pdf) Please feel free to contact April Grimes, Headteacher by either calling 01842 810306 or emailing: enquiries@forestacademy.co.uk To find out more, please visit our website (Forest Academy) How to apply To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: enquiries@forestacademy.co.uk Closing date: 9 am, 4 July 2025. Interview date: week commencing, 7 July 2025. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept application forms completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you to check the job information as per the listing on our website. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. Forest Academy is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you would prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can, whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure our school works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.