Ixworth High School Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2HS Salary: £23,263.70 - £25,691.82 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week, term time plus one week Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible Reference: 8087 Ixworth High School are seeking to appoint a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to join the school team. Ixworth High School is a small high school set in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, we are 10 minutes from the A14, 20 mins from Bury St. Edmunds, 35 mins from Ipswich and 45 mins from Sudbury. We are part the Sapientia Educational Trust. Our values are Ready, Respectful and Safe as our standards in behaviour, we expect students to show resilience, take responsibility and to be ambitious in their learning. We were judged as Good in all areas in our Ofsted inspection in April 2025 and saw much improved results this year, we are in the top twenty most improved secondary schools. The school's vision is to provide an education system that truly serves those it educates by always reflecting on and addressing individual needs, strengths, and interests. There is a Specialist Unit on site for around 20 pupils, supporting pupils with Communication and Interaction needs. About the role We are looking for a hard-working and passionate person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school team as an HLTA. As HLTA, you will be expected to lead and deliver a high-quality personalised learning provision for a range of learners across the 4 broad areas of need. Interventions on a 1-2-1 and small group basis are essential to ensure that all students thrive and make progress from their individual starting points. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) and the Recruitment Information Pack (pdf). To find out more about the school, please visit their website. How to apply Please complete your application by visiting Sapienta Trust’s website. Applications will be considered upon receipt therefore, early applications are encouraged. Closing date: 9am, 10 December 2025. Interview date: 15 December 2025. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.