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St Edmundsbury C of E Primary Academy
Address
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BJ
Salary
£29,542 per annum (pro rata)
Hours
9.33 hours per week
Contract
Permanent, required as soon as possible
Reference
5585
About the Role
St Edmundsbury C of E Primary Academy is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to cover classes across the school from Reception to Year 6. We are seeking to harness the talents of driven, aspirational, and dedicated professionals, willing to develop and enhance their existing expertise to create memorable learning experiences for children.
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording, and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress, and development.
What you will need
We would like to hear from committed and ambitious individuals with a desire to achieve good outcomes for children of all backgrounds and the school. You will be ready to tailor teaching and monitor progress so that every child achieves. The school offers ample opportunity for staff to take on additional responsibility, and we value candidates who show vision, enthusiasm, and a wish to develop.
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About us
We are a friendly, welcoming school with big ambitions, situated in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are very proud of our happy school community, its links to the local area, and the amazing building and grounds we look after. Our curriculum is wide-ranging and develops not only the children's skills and knowledge but also gives them a window into the wider world and the opportunities it holds. St Edmundsbury C of E Primary seeks to provide children with a range of experiences, through clubs, visitors, and trips, hoping to enthuse and inspire our pupils.
What we offer
St Edmundsbury Academy is committed to performance management and staff development, and all staff are fully supported in their development and career goals. St Edmundsbury Academy is fully committed to aiding the development of Church School Leaders of the future.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/J-Oct/5585-JD-and-PS-HLTA-St-Edmundsbury-CofE-Primary-Academy.pdf and Job advert (pdf) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/J-Oct/5585-Advert-HLTA-St-Edmundsbury-CofE-Primary-Academy.pdf
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For further information, please call the school office on 01284 752967.
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (word) https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/J-Oct/5585-EST-Support-Staff-Application-Form-HLTA-St-Edmundsbury-CofE-Primary-Academy.docx and email to admin@stedmundsburyacademy.co.uk
Important Information
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Closing date: 1 pm, 16 October 2026. Interview date: 22 October 2026. We reserve the right to end this advert early if we receive a high level of applicants.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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