Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Leigh Stationers' Academy; Leigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health benefits

Virtual GP

Career progression

MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Stationers' Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Team. You will lead and develop a team of teaching assistants and mentors while supporting curriculum delivery alongside teachers.

The role focuses on helping pupils become independent learners and providing appropriate support for those with special educational needs. Fixed-term until July 2027, with potential for substantive roles within Leigh Academies Trust.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate numeracy and literacy to GCSE level (A-C).
• Holds Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, NVQ, Diploma).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a school setting.
• Experience with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of teaching assistants and mentors within the Inclusion Team.
• Support curriculum delivery in collaboration with teachers and mentors.
• Encourage independent learning and provide targeted support as needed.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy to GCSE

SEN experience

Small group teaching

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

We have a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our highly collaborative and supportive team. Our successful candidate will support curriculum delivery across the Academy through working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and mentors. As a member of the Inclusion Team, the HLTA will have responsibility for leading and developing a team of teaching assistants and mentors.

The HLTA will be able to encourage pupils to become independent learners, whilst providing appropriate support for pupils with special educational needs. This role would suit an experienced teaching assistant seeking the next step in their career.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is able to demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy to GSCE [A-C].
• Holds other relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels, NVQ, Diploma).
• Experience working with pupils in school for a minimum of 2 years.
• Experience working with children who have special educational needs and disabilities.
• Experience teaching individuals and small groups.

This position offers an actual salary of £29,037 per annum (£31,512 full-time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week inset. The working hours are 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday, with a 3:30pm finish on a Wednesday. This is a fixed-term role until July 2027 in the first instance.

Note that whilst the position is fixed-term, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.

Working with us at Leigh Stationers' Academy

Leigh Stationers' Academy is a school dedicated to making a positive impact on every student. We're proud to be a Leigh Academies Trust school, prioritising a 'human-scale' education model where students feel recognized and valued.

As an IB World School, our curriculum is rooted in the International Baccalaureate philosophy. We offer the IB Middle Years Programme for students in Years 7-9, designed to help them become curious, well-rounded, and resilient learners. We also have a strong focus on extracurricular activities. We're one of the largest providers of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award in the South and one of only six state schools with a Marine Combined Cadet Force (CCF).

Our commitment to strong partnerships with parents and carers, as well as our robust pastoral care system, ensures every student receives the support they need to succeed. Our dedicated and skilled staff are key to our success, and we provide extensive professional development opportunities to support their growth.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.