Higher Level Teacher Assistant (HLTA)

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their dedicated team. The role involves supporting students with personalized interventions and developing effective learning resources. Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths, with an HLTA qualification preferred or a willingness to achieve it within 12 months. The position is part-time, with pay range between £17,133 and £18,219 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE qualifications in English and Maths at grade C/level 5 or above.
• Hold the HLTA/L4 qualification or agree to obtain it within 12 months.
• Flexible in customizing learning resources for individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students through tailored interventions in English, Maths, and Social Communication.
• Customize digital and physical learning resources to meet individual learning needs.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication

Tailored interventions

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

HLTA/L4 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5466-433S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 5 (points 9-12)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 10/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 15th July 2025

We are seeking a dynamic and highly IT-literate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students through tailored interventions in subject areas such as English, Maths, and Social Communication, and will be instrumental in customising digital and physical learning resources to meet individual learning needs.

The successful candidate will need to have GCSE qualification grade C/level 5 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths. Additionally, the successful candidate will hold the HLTA/L4 Teaching Assistant qualification or be willing to achieve it within 12 months of appointment.

The pay band for the role is Scale 5 (scp 9 to 12), which is £26,409 to £27,711.

The hours of work for the role will be 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday and this will be required term time, plus five staff training days (39 weeks in total), working between the hours of 8.55 am to 3.30 pm, with one afternoon working to 4.00 pm.

The actual salary for the role (inclusive of holiday pay) is £17,133.45 to £17,978.15 (under 5 years' service) or £17,363.43 to £18,219.47 (over 5 years' service).

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form (which can be downloaded from our website) and should be emailed to Mrs Cat Miller, HR Administrator, at [e-mail]. CVs will not be accepted.

For further details about the role, please contact Mrs Victoria Vingerhoets PA to SENDCo on 01206 549222 and for further details about the college, please go to our website www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Interviews may be held prior to the advertised closing date, you are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The start date is as soon as possible. The closing date for applications is midday on Thursday 10th July 2025 and interviews will be held on 15th July 2025.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs Cat Miller
Norman Way, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3US Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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