Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Andrew's Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount for Teachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

St Andrew's Academy in Derby is seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist school community at St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop. The role supports learning across Key Stage 3 and 4, with some 16–19 provision, working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality teaching and an inclusive, safe learning environment.

As an HLTA (Grade 8) you will lead activities, support students with additional needs, monitor progress and adapt approaches to individual

Qualifications

• An experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA with a strong understanding of supporting young people with additional needs.
• Ability to lead learning and work independently when required.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with students.
• Calm, patient and resilient in approach.
• Strong communicator within a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning and support for students.
• Lead learning activities and classes when required, following planning and curriculum objectives.
• Provide targeted support for students with additional and complex needs.
• Support students to develop academic, social, emotional and life skills.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and participate in the school community.

Skills

HLTA experience

Student support

Building relationships

Safeguarding

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist school community at St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby.

Our main site is home to students predominantly in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, alongside a small number of students aged 16–19. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and aspirational environment where every young person is encouraged to achieve their potential, develop their independence and prepare for life beyond school.

As a Grade 8 HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral and support teams, taking an active role in delivering learning, supporting individual students and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

As our HLTA, you will:

• Work alongside teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning and support for students.


• Lead learning activities and classes when required, in line with agreed planning and curriculum objectives.


• Provide targeted support for students with a range of additional and complex needs.


• Support students to develop their academic, social, emotional and life skills.


• Adapt learning activities and approaches to meet individual student needs.


• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and encourage their confidence, independence and resilience.


• Support behaviour management and contribute to maintaining a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.


• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and external professionals where appropriate.


• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.


• Support the development and implementation of individual learning and support strategies.


• Contribute to the wider life of the school and participate fully in the school community.


• Act as a positive role model, maintaining high expectations for all students.

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA with a strong understanding of supporting young people with additional needs.


• Confident in leading learning and working independently when required.


• Able to build strong and positive relationships with students.


• Calm, patient, resilient and consistent in their approach.


• Creative and flexible, with the ability to adapt their approach to meet individual needs.


• Able to manage challenging situations professionally and sensitively.


• A strong communicator who works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.


• Passionate about helping every student achieve their potential, regardless of their starting point.

St Andrew's is a day special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties and ASD aged 11 -19 years. Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.

Please note, St Andrew's Academy is a school that is based over two sites. During your employment at our school, you may be asked to work at either site, but any moves would be discussed with yourself prior.

Our main site is based at St Andrew's View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby, DE21 4EW and most students on site are in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with a small number of students who are aged 16-19.

Our FE (Further Education) Campus is based at 66 Whitaker Road, Derby, DE23 6AR. All students here are aged 16-19 and this site is based close to the city centre.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying skills and experience for this position.

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvalues—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything wedo. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.” We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.

Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a realdifference.

Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.

Together,let’s make the remarkable happen.

Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Joinus and help transform lives, including your own.

ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:

• Anexcellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / TeachersPension (Teaching Staff)


• Support Staff only based onworking full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your firstday of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)


• Accessto Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed tosupport your well-being.


• FreeDiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusivediscounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offersfrom hundreds of the biggest brands.


• FreeEye Tests


• Cycleto work scheme


• Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute andflourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’recommitted to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is arewarding one.

Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.

• Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.


• Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.


• Accessto the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.


• Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a ProfessionalAdvocate.


• Participatingin peer reviews.


• Accessto a suite of online courses.


• Placementprojects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary: £27,786 - £31,513
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 35 hours per week – 38 weeks plus 5 inset days (39 weeks in total)