Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Cognition and Learning

North Cambridge Academy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) support

Mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on benefits

Job summary

North Cambridge Academy invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. You will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to deliver targeted literacy interventions and support pupils across year groups.

The post focuses on English interventions, phonics and reading fluency, and contributing to planning and assessment with the teaching team. You will help create an inclusive environment and support pupils to progress and thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils to progress and meet age-related expectations.
• Ability to deliver high-quality phonics and reading fluency provision.
• Experience contributing to planning, assessment and feedback to teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised provision for pupils not on track to meet age expectations (including EAL).
• Deliver high-quality phonics and reading fluency support.
• Support planning and evaluation of learning activities with staff to ensure quality provision.

Skills

Child development

Phonics instruction

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HLTA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Vacancy for Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 7, Points 12-19

Hours: 32.5 hours, 39 weeks (Term time + 5 days)

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who would like to join our friendly and hardworking team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a capable and experienced teaching assistant who is looking to progress their career and who would like to develop their knowledge and expertise in providing specialist English interventions for pupils who need to accelerate their rate of progress.

North Cambridge Academy is a vibrant and happy place to work where all the staff are dedicated to the support of our fantastic and eager to learn children.

You will be working under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to:

• Provide personalised, bespoke provision for pupils who are not on track to meet age expectations, including pupils with EAL.


• Deliver high quality phonics and reading fluency provision.


• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities with teaching staff in order to plan and deliver high quality educational provision for our young people.


• Support the implementation of APDRs, behaviour plans, curriculum planning and assessment, providing detailed feedback to the teacher, parent or outside agency as needed.


• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children.


• Contribute to the wider life of the academy, including after school educational provision.

The ideal candidate:

• Is skillful in working with children in all year groups to support their learning and progress.


• Is confident and resilient, patient and nurturing and who wants to help us to support our pupils to thrive and develop into successful young people.


• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning.


• Can act on their own initiative.


• Is qualified to NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants/HLTA qualification or equivalent or is willing to work towards this qualification.


• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the academy.


• Is motivated, passionate, and reflective about their work.


• Demonstrates an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

About North Cambridge Academy

The Academy opened in 2013 and since 2015 has been categorised as \"Good by Ofsted\". We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to ensure every child is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.

Our school holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Recently, North Cambridge Academy has become a Trauma-Informed School.

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in


• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)


• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources


• Cycle to work scheme


• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme


• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations


• Free on-site parking


• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd June 2025

Interviews will be held on: TBC

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.