English Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

CPD package

Induction programme

Breakfast briefing

Wellbeing groups

Counselling access

Staff surveys

Job summary

Bolton Council is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support the English department and help ensure inclusive education for students with SEN under the guidance of the SEN Co-ordinator and Senior Leadership Team.

Experience with young people is advantageous. The role is term-time plus 5 days, 37 hours per week, on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a pro rata salary for this term-time arrangement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion of students with SEN under the direction of SEN Co-ordinator and SLT.
• Work in the English department to facilitate inclusion and equal opportunities for learning.
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment within the English department.

Skills

SEN inclusion

Job description

Job Vacancy English HLTA

Grade F SCP 17 (£32,046 - £35,570) Pro rata'd salary (£27,441 - £30,458)

Term time plus 5 days

12 months fixed term contract

37 hours per week

Required as soon as possible

The Governors wish to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within the English department to facilitate inclusion of students with SEN, under the direction of SEN Co-ordinator and Senior Leadership of the school. The successful candidate will work in a variety of ways to ensure that students with additional needs are fully included in the life of the learning community and have equal opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Previous experience of working with young people would be an advantage.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department.
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive and generous well-being offer
• Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all.
• Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week
• Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups
• A supportive and comprehensive CPD package
• A new starter induction programme and coffee morning
• Quarterly well-being coffee and cake support groups

Staff also have access to the Schools Advisory Wellbeing Package which have a wide range of complementary wellbeing services and can offer support as follows:

• Unlimited Counselling
• Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support
• GP Phone Consultations
• Menopause Support
• Physiotherapy and much more

Closing Date: 9am Monday 19th October 2026 Interview Date: TBC

This school 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 applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.