Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent specialist day school in Bolton is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide high-quality education services. This role involves supporting teachers, facilitating pupil development, and contributing to lesson planning. The school offers a 4-day working week trial, competitive salary, and various benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Access to mental health support and health checks

Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting educational development.
• HLTA or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience with SEMH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering the curriculum and managing classroom behavior.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and behavior.
• Support individual and group activities for educational development.

Skills

Educational development

Behavior management

Lesson planning

Education

HLTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or the equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary: £22,210.80 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:00 (Tuesday until 16:30)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a HLTA to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced HLTA to provide a high-quality education service to pupils, in accordance with Company policies, procedures, practices, and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. The role involves complementing teachers’ delivery of the School’s Curriculum framework and working cooperatively with teachers, pupils, and support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake activities with individuals, groups, or a class of children to facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development within a safe environment, usually under the supervision of a teacher.
• Carry out educational activities and work programmes, ensuring guidelines are followed and promoting independent learning.
• Help pupils progress in various classroom settings, ensuring equal access to learning opportunities.
• Contribute to lesson planning, resource development, and learning opportunities both in and out of school.
• Prepare and deliver lessons under teacher supervision, including covering for teacher absence and delivering interventions.
• Provide verbal and written feedback on lessons, pupil responses, and behavior to teachers and students.
• Use behavior management strategies to create a purposeful learning environment and encourage cooperation.
• Ensure equipment and resources are used, stored, and maintained efficiently.
• Promote student self-esteem and independence, recognizing and rewarding achievement.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil participation, progress, and achievement, providing feedback to teachers.
• Assist teachers in writing, updating, and evaluating documentation related to individual students, such as BSP, Risk Assessments, IEPs, etc.

Requirements:

• HLTA or equivalent qualification.
• SEMH experience is preferable.

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 5 to 16, catering for a wide range of needs across Lancashire, Manchester, and surrounding areas. Our team is dedicated to ensuring successful outcomes for pupils, many of whom arrive with challenging views of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualized curricula supported by our staff and therapists.

We pride ourselves in nurturing pupils’ academic and social development, building confidence, and fostering community understanding.

Part of Outcomes First Group, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, we are committed to setting and delivering innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Additional benefits via Vista platform include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity, paternity, and fertility treatments

Our focus on pupil outcomes means your role will have a meaningful positive impact on others’ lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.