Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: City Academy Norwich

Salary: FTE: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum. Pro Rata: £25,564 - £28,232 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week, term-time +2 weeks

Starting September 2026

City Academy Norwich is seeking passionate and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our expanding SEND Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly skilled SEND professionals, planning, resourcing, and delivering lessons that help students with additional needs to thrive. 

City Academy Norwich is a dynamic and nurturing learning community with high aspirations for all students and staff. As part of the Sapientia Education Trust, we work collaboratively to ensure every child receives an excellent education and is supported to become the best version of themselves.

Vision and Purpose of the Role

• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons within Nurture Classes. 
• Support pupils to access the curriculum and develop independence. 
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues, families, and external professionals.
• Promote inclusion, self-esteem and social development. 
• Contribute to a caring, safe, and ambitious learning environment.

Role Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistants play a vital part in delivering high-quality SEND provision across the Academy. Deployment may include:

• Plan, resource and deliver lessons in collaboration with teachers and SEND colleagues. 
• Provide targeted intervention and personalised support for students with SEND. 
• Working within specialist Nurture classrooms, the Cognition & Learning Base, or the SEMH Base
• Supervise classes when teachers are temporarily unavailable. 
• Attend Parents' Evening alongside Lead Nurture Teacher/Nurture Teacher

Applications are welcomed from aspiring teachers or those seeking to develop a career in education or the public sector.

What We Can Offer You

• Tailored CPD and career development
• Free on-site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Staff benefits platform with discounts and rewards
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our on-site gym
• Steps into teaching, including Grad2Teach opportunities
• University Placement Scheme

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so early submission is encouraged.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.