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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Discovery Academy

Nuneaton

Applications close
1 November 2026

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Job details

Location
Nuneaton
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
1 November 2026

What this pays

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About the role

Be part of an exciting and creative school in Nuneaton for children and young people with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location:

Nuneaton

Hours

of Work: 38 hrs per week; Mon 8:15 am-4:45 pm, Tues, Weds and Thurs 8:15 am4:30 pm, Fri 8:15 to 3.30 pm

FTE

Salary: C24

£27,228.16 FTE – D28 £30,158.59

Actual

Salary: C24

£23,519.10 – D28 £26,050.34

Allowances:

Special School Allowance £750.00 per academic year

Weeks Worked: 39 weeks - Term Time only

Closing Date: Monday 21st September

Interview

Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

We are an established Academy placing our young people and their families at the centre of everything we do. We want all pupils to achieve their full potential and develop in a way that makes sense to them.

Our HLTA/Lead Teaching Assistants

Our lead teaching assistants come from various backgrounds, for example, care homes, mainstream education and healthcare settings. ASC, SEMH or AP experience may be an advantage but is not essential. Our only requirement is Level 2 English and Maths.

The

role will require you to:

•care passionately about each child as an individual

•observe and listen

•be non-judgemental and unconditionally accepting

•develop a positive culture around learning

•deliver high standards of care and support

•apply and develop strategies for raising achievement

•support students to make the most of their talents and abilities

•lead on positive behaviour support in your

•confidently work with children of any age or ability

•respond to advice

•commit to further professional development

You

will be responsible for:

•managing classes of around nine students

•leading teaching assistants

•organising the classroom

•maintaining regular contact with parents and carers

•organising trips and visits for your class

•monitoring and reviewing short-term targets

•covering lessons in the absence of a teacher

•Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and support.

About Discovery Academy

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
hlta-d12a9037-49c3-4ece-b1d1-21805ea79efd
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
13 October 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
13 October 2026

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