Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job title : HLTA Hours : 12.5 - 16 hours per week Contract type : Fixed term Salary : CSET 8 £33,673 per year. £9,784-£12,524 prorated About the role We are seeking a dedicated professional to take on HLTA responsibilities within the team. You’ll work collaboratively to ensure that students achieve their personal academic success regardless of their individual needs. In this role you will complement the professional work of our teaching staff by taking responsibility for designated learning activities that support literacy, numeracy, and the wider curriculum. You will have the opportunity to lead the delivery of defined learning activities, including covering PPA time and working with small groups without a teacher present. Key responsibilities include: Planning and delivering targeted learning activities, contributing to local and national learning strategies, and providing crucial PPA cover. Making a significant contribution to the planning for students needing alternative provision, and implementing and reviewing Individual Plans. Providing teachers with high-quality feedback on student progress, meeting with parents to design support and re-integration strategies, and liaising closely with the Head and SENCO. Acting as a Lead Mentor to support students' pastoral, personal, and social needs, while also contributing to staff induction, mentoring, and training programmes. About you We are looking for an adaptable, forward-thinking professional who is deeply committed to both student outcomes and their own professional growth. To be successful in this role, you will bring a blend of experience, qualifications, and excellent interpersonal skills. You will: Hold HLTA status and a good standard of general education (equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) with relevant experience. Have the necessary experience to support pupils with their individual needs as outlined in their EHCPs. Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and a commitment to continuing your personal and professional development in specialist areas. Be able to work independently, take initiative, and remain flexible in a dynamic school environment. Be confident in planning and delivering engaging lessons to small groups of students. Be personable and a positive role model, with the ability to build highly effective relationships with pupils, peers, and colleagues across the trust. About us We pride ourselves on being a small and friendly school with a big broad outlook on the wider world. Through our vibrant curriculum, strong values and dedication our aim is for our children to become 'healthy resilient individuals, innovative contributors, ambitious, curious learners and ethically informed global citizens'. Our school is set in delightful grounds with a large playground and playing fields, wooden climbing equipment, forest school areas and outdoor classrooms. Inside we also have good facilities which include a large hall, library, spacious classrooms, nursery and sensory room. We can offer you: A supportive trust and school community Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements Local Authority Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance If you think this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you. In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 1st September at 9am. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities. Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child Our trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.