Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Holme CofE Primary School Part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) is seeking to appoint a Part-Time HLTA (Inclusion and SEND) Payscale: Point 12 (FTE £28,598 per year, approx. £18,511Pro-rata) Working 28 hours, 39 weeks per year Commencing: As soon as possible Holme CofE Primary School and Stilton CofE Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity for a committed and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Inclusion and SEND) to join a vibrant team of enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive individuals. This is a unique role working across both schools (2 days per week at Holme and 2 days per week at Stilton), supporting our Inclusion teams and working closely with pupils who have SEND, SEMH needs, or require additional support to access learning. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality inclusive provision, including leading targeted interventions, supporting classroom teaching (including PPA cover), and helping to ensure all pupils can engage, progress and achieve their full potential. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally: Have experience working across the primary phase Have experience working in a TA or HLTA role, including covering classes Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and delivering targeted interventions Experience of working within the SEND/Inclusion team, including supporting with Early Help Assessments and Statutory processes. Have a strong understanding of inclusive practice and supporting vulnerable learners Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Be enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated to improving outcomes for all pupils Be highly organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively Be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and pupils Have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to use initiative Be flexible and able to work across two school settings A bout Role We are looking for an experienced HLTA to join our team, working 28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. In this role, you will: Support teaching and learning across both schools Deliver targeted SEND and inclusion interventions Support pupils’ engagement, behaviour and wellbeing Provide short-term class cover (including PPA and ad hoc cover) Support pupils to develop social skills, confidence and independence Implement behaviour strategies and contribute to a consistent, inclusive approach Work closely with the SENCo, staff and external professionals where required Maintain accurate records of interventions and pupil progress Support reintegration following absence or periods of dysregulation Welcome to Grace Schools. It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era as Grace Schools (formally DEMAT). Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools. We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives. We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed. We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools. Our website will be updating to www.graceschools.org.uk in August. Further information about our name change can be found here: https://www.demat.org.uk/ If we sound like your perfect match, then we want to hear from you! To be considered, please complete a full application on My New Term. If you choose to join us, we promise to offer you: Career progression opportunities internally and/or across a large number of DEMAT schools. A supportive work environment with a Trust that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work, with 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub Cycle to Work Scheme Access to Eyecare Vouchers Annual flu vaccinations A generous pension and annual leave entitlement Inclusive policies and practices Well-behaved and enthusiastic children. Strong links with the community and local church groups. For more information, please download the job description and person specification attached or visit our websites: https://holme.demat.org.uk/ and https://stilton.demat.org.uk/ On-site visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged: to arrange an appointment, please call 01487 830342 or email head@holme.cambs.sch.uk Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026 at Midnight (We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications)

Interview Date: TBC

Safer Recruitment Grace Schools is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010. Grace Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of Grace Schools due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.