Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Britannia Primary School and Nursery
• Address: Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP4 5HE
• Salary: £11,859 - £12,854 per annum
• Hours: 18.2 hours per week, 8.15am – 3.30pm, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 5706

‘Developing Responsible Citizens, Confident Individuals and Independent Learners’

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

We are seeking a well organised, flexible, and committed individual to join our friendly team of HLTAs. Normal working hours are 8.15am - 3.30pm including a 1-hour lunch, days to be confirmed. Experience of working in schools would be advantageous, however it is not essential.

You will report directly to the Vice Principal or the Phase Leader and will be responsible for delivering lessons to all pupils to cover class teachers when required.

Please note it is essential you have a GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and maths.

We also are looking for a part-time teacher (please see our separate listing on this site) However, we would welcome applications from candidates interested in undertaking both roles, combining them into one full-time position. If this is of interest, please clearly state this on your application form.

We offer:

• a large, successful school with enthusiastic children in a stimulating, friendly learning environment
• the opportunity to work with dynamic and forward-thinking staff
• a friendly, supportive working environment
• access to various professional development opportunities
• supportive staff, parents and governors.

We also offer a friendly environment to work in, holiday pay is built into your annual salary, and you will have entitlement to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Britannia Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.

For more information

Please contact Jo Masters, 01473 728566, or at: recruitment@britannia.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply

Application packs are available from the Trust website or by phoning the school office on 01473 728566. CVs are not accepted.

Please send completed application forms to hr@oxlip.uk

Closing date: 27 November 2026

Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child Protection training will also need to be undertaken.