Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP Primary School Address: Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 PPL Salary: £30,021pro rata (£15.56 per hour) Hours: 25 - 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time and PD days) * Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 8153 *8:30am - 3:45pm, four days a week or, 8:30am to 3:45pm, two days a week and 8:30am to 5:50pm, two days a week). We are looking for a motivated and dedicated HLTA for three days a week and a Forest School Lead for one day a week. We need someone who has a passion for supporting children to thrive and be the best they can be. At Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School, we are proud of our school community where we celebrate respect and compassion as we strive to be more like Jesus. You will be: motivated reliable, flexible and willing to work as part of a team dedicated to supporting children to be the best they can be able to support children with special education needs committed to continual professional development able to promote the principles of Forest School able to lead in all aspects of the running of our Forest School. We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Forest School Lead to work across the school. The role will involve whole class responsibilities, including regular cover for teachers’ non-contact time (PPA). We will offer you: enthusiastic and highly motivated children who enjoy their learning dedicated staff opportunities for continuing professional development Christian values at the heart of everything we do an excellent relationship with families. We are willing to consider this position as two separate roles – an HLTA and a Forest School Lead. If you are interested in the combined role, or either of the separate roles, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Dumolo, Headteacher on 01728 860201 for an information discussion. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) and General School Information (pdf) How to apply An application form and further details can be found on our website Completed application forms should be emailed to Gillian Seccombe on admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk or posted to Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP Primary School, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6PL. We do not accept CVs. Closing date: 4 pm, 8 December 2025. Interview date: 11 December 2025. Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required. Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School welcomes diversity.