Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hob Moor Oaks Academy; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hob Moor Oaks Academy, part of the Ebor Academy Trust, seeks an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead classes during PPA or teacher absence and to support pupils on their personal learning journeys. The role requires a versatile skill set, resilience, and the ability to work within an inclusive, value-driven school community.

The successful candidate will contribute to a bespoke curriculum, using structured routines and sensory-aware approaches to help autistic pupils access

Qualifications

• Versatile skill set to lead lessons and support pupils
• Ability to guide and support a team of teaching assistants
• Resilience to stay calm during challenging moments
• Comfort with using humour to engage autistic children
• Strong organisational skills and structured routines for pupils
• Developing knowledge of sensory processing differences and regulation strategies
• Support for EHCP provisions and personalised learning goals

Responsibilities

• Lead classes during teacher PPA or absence
• Support pupils in navigating personal learning journeys
• Collaborate with Class Teacher to deliver bespoke curriculum
• Support beliefs and values to create an inclusive learning environment
• Maintain predictable routines to ensure pupils feel psychologically safe

Skills

Classroom leadership

Team leadership

Resilience

Humour

Organisation

Sensory awareness

EHCP support

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours: 35 Hours per week, to be worked during school term time

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Salary: £31,015 - £33,673

Actual Salary: £25,389 - £27,564

Contract: Permanent

Are you ready to join a learning community where every child’s uniqueness is celebrated?

At Hob Moor Oaks Academy, part of the Ebor Academy Trust, we are more than just a school. We are a place where children are empowered to be the best they can be.

We are looking for an exceptional HLTA to join our team - someone who can represent our core values, confidently lead classes during teacher PPA or absence, and help our pupils navigate their personal learning journeys with confidence.

About you…

Working as an HLTA at Hob Moor Oaks requires a versatile toolkit of skills and expertise. You should have—or be eager to develop—expertise in:

• High Expectations: A firm belief that our children deserve the highest quality of education and the most ambitious outcomes.

• Classroom & Team Leadership: The confidence to deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum and the ability to guide and support a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants to improve educational outcomes for all.

• A Life Beyond the Classroom: We value well-rounded individuals. Whether you are a marathon runner, a weekend baker, a dedicated gamer, or a keen gardener - your outside interests bring their own personality, energy, and perspective to our staff room.

• Resilience: The ability to stay calm and grounded during challenging moments.

• Humour: A genuine love for the joy and unpredictability of working with autistic children.

• Organisation: An understanding of the importance of providing predictable, well-organised, and structured learning routines to ensure our pupils feel psychologically safe in their learning environment.

• Sensory Awareness: A developing knowledge of sensory processing differences and how to integrate regulation into the school day.

Our curriculum is bespoke, experiential, and designed around the developmental stages of our pupils. In this role, you will be a vital pillar in the classroom environment, partnering with the Class Teacher to bring our six core values to life:

• I am ME: You will celebrate the uniqueness of every child, supporting their EHCP provision and ensuring short-term outcomes are met through creative, individualised support and adapted lesson delivery.

• I am SAFE: You will champion a classroom rooted in our school values, upholding high expectations for behaviour, implementing robust Positive Behaviour Plans (PBS), and facilitating individual sensory diets.

• I am CURIOUS: You will effectively deliver planned school curriculum lessons, adapting learning opportunities in the moment to spark engagement and an inquisitive spirit.

• I am NURTURED: You will contribute to a team culture where staff and pupils alike feel respected, valued, and advocated for.

• I BELONG: You will help ensure your classroom is an inclusive hub where every child contributes positively to our school community.

• I am PREPARED: You will model and utilise visual support strategies (e.g., Makaton signs, objects of reference (OOR), symbol systems, timetables) and highly structured routines to help children organise their day and prepare them for the future.

Why Join Hob Moor Oaks?

• A highly supportive and collaborative leadership team.

• A commitment to your professional development and well-being.

• A vibrant, purpose-built environment designed for our pupils' specific needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to, amongst other things, an enhanced DBS check. Please see the Trust’s Recruitment Policy for further information.