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Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Wroughton Academies, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
Salary: Band F12 £28, (actual £14,)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Fixed-Term to end July
Working Pattern: 22.5 hours, 38 weeks
Application Closing Date: 30th April
We reserve the right to shortlist applications as soon as we have received a sufficient number of suitable candidates. Interviews will be scheduled once we have established a strong candidate pool. Early applications are therefore encouraged, as the vacancy may close prior to the advertised deadline.
About You:
The Wroughton Academies are seeking a skilled and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support and enhance the learning experience across our school. You will take responsibility for agreed learning activities under a structured system of supervision, including planning, preparing, and delivering sessions to individuals, small groups, or whole classes. You’ll bring experience, initiative, and a proactive approach to supporting pupils and staff.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
1. GCSE English and Maths, Grade 3 minimum or equivalent
2. NVQ Level 3 in working as a teaching assistant or equivalent
3. Experience in working with young people
4. Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum across both key stages
5. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
About the Learning Support Team:
Our Learning Support Team plays a vital role in ensuring that every child receives the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive. We are a dedicated group who work closely with teaching staff to remove barriers to learning, deliver targeted interventions, and create inclusive classroom environments where all pupils feel valued and supported.
You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team that’s passionate about making a difference. Whether leading small group sessions, supporting pupils with additional needs, or stepping in to deliver whole-class learning, you’ll be part of a team that’s trusted, respected, and central to our school’s success.
About Wroughton Academies:
At Wroughton Infant and Junior Academies, we are united by a shared mission:
“Through the highest expectations, we ensure that children have the knowledge, understanding and skills to be confident and successful.” This guiding principle, shaped collaboratively by our dedicated staff, is at the heart of everything we do.
As we move forward into a new and exciting phase at Wroughton Academies, we are inspired by the opportunities ahead for growth, creativity, and innovation. Our vision is to shape a future where learning is driven by ambition, enriched by collaboration, and fuelled by imagination.
Together, we are committed to building a school environment that is inclusive, dynamic, and deeply supportive - where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential. To find out more please visit our.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13, children and young people across England. Since, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
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