Job Description

Copleston High School

Address:

Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD

Salary:

28,598 - 33,699 pro rata

Hours:

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract

: Part Time, Flexible working hours will be considered, Permanent, Required as soon as possible

Reference:

8003

Copleston High School

is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive noted for its caring and disciplined atmosphere. If you currently do not hold a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification but are willing to work towards this, please still register your interest by applying.


We are seeking to appoint a

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

to support students with additional learning needs. The work will involve supporting individual students and groups of students. You must be enthusiastic, patient and highly organised. GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in both Mathematics and English is essential due to the role including Maths and Numeracy intervention.


You will have high standards and be committed to meeting the needs of the school and the wider community. The school has a strongly supportive ethos and is deeply committed to the professional development of staff. We offer an excellent induction programme to all colleagues who join us.

For more information

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website

www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk

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How to apply

An application form can be downloaded from

www.oxlip.uk

or by calling the HR Office on

01473 277250.

Completed applications should be emailed to

applications@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk

.

CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 14 November 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 24 November 2025

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.


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.


'The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment'