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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Duke of Lancaster School · Fakenham · Norfolk

Job description

  • Duke of Lancaster, Fakenham
  • 34.5 hours a week, 39 weeks a year - Permanent
  • Commencing September2026
  • Salary: £27,255 - £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
  • Actual Salary: £21,571 - £23,380 per annum

We are seeking a confident, committed and ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school during an exciting period of growth and development. The successful candidate will be a qualified HLTA, able to cover class teaching for groups of up to 12 students. You will support the delivery of high-quality provision,working closely with small groups and individual learners to build confidence and develop essential skills. Experience with primary-level approaches is highly desirable, as many of our students benefit from targeted support in core foundations.

You will play an active role in lesson delivery, support teaching staff and contribute to a calm and purposeful learning environment. While experience supporting students with SEND, particularly those with SEMH, ASD or ADHD, is valued, it is not essential. More important is a flexible and compassionate approach, along with the ability to adapt support to meet a range of learning needs.

As part of Eastern Education Group, you willbenefitfrom high-quality professional development, mentoring and structured training designed to support your growth within the organisation.

About this school

Duke of Lancaster School

Free schools special · Ages 5–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
100
Avg teacher salary
£47,561
Pupil:teacher ratio
5.9:1
Academy trust
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Location

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Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ