Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Pastoral

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust     Salary – Scale points 12- 17, £20,771-£22,939 actual pa (£28,598-£31,022 FTE)   Fixed Term until 31 July 2027   Part Time   31.25 hours per week   Term Time plus 1 week     Old Buckenham Primary School is a much-loved one-form entry rural community school in the heart of Norfolk. We serve children from Reception through to Year 6, focusing on nurturing the whole child—intellectually, emotionally, physically, creatively, and morally. Our motto, “Inspiring learning for life”, underpins everything we do. We are proud of our strong community links, supportive staff, and the inclusive, caring environment we offer to all.  THE ROLE   This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. As a HLTA Pastoral, you will support pupils, families and safeguarding processes while working closely with the Head of School (Inclusion Leader). The role includes occasional whole-class teaching.  Key Responsibilities include:  Provide pastoral and behavioural support across the school  Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)  Work with families to improve attendance and wellbeing  Deliver targeted pastoral interventions  Provide emotional regulation support for pupils  Teach whole classes when required  Why Join Us?   Be part of a small, supportive team with a strong sense of purpose  Take on a role that offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real difference  Work in beautiful rural surroundings, with engaged children and a committed school community If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be a central part of a thriving primary school, we’d love to hear from you.  How to apply   A job description, Trust Benefits and a recruitment information sheet are available from ‘Attachments’.  For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via the online application form.    Closing date:    3 July 2026, 9am   Interview date:     w/c  6 July 2026     The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: therefore, all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people.  The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.     This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare