Higher Level Teaching Assistant (English/Literacy)

Acklam Grange; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Acklam Grange School is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (English/Literacy) to join our English faculty. The post is permanent and on a 35-hour week, term-time only plus one week, with an ASAP start.

This HLTA role sits on the NJC pay scale (£29,541-£31,015) with actual salary figures in the range £24,144-£25,349. The successful candidate will support learners, foster strong relationships with students aged 11-16 and work as part of a collaborative team committed to high expectations

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with young people (11-16)
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in empowering and supporting students?

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will work closely with our English faculty and support student learning.
• Build effective relationships with young people and set clear boundaries in learning contexts.

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (English/Literacy)
Grade G Point 12-15 NJC £29,541-£31,015 (actual salary £24,144-£25,349)
Permanent
35 hours per week | Term time only plus 1 week
Start Date: ASAP

Are you:

• Passionate about working with young people (11-16)?
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment?
• Skilled in empowering and supporting students?

Acklam Grange School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, conscientious and hardworking individual to complement our team of existing Higher Level Teaching Assistants and work closely with our highly successful English faculty. The successful applicant will have the ability to build effective relationships with young people, providing support for their learning and setting clear boundaries for them. The ability to work as part of a team is essential.

The Legacy Learning Trust is a strong, growing, cross-phase Trust, rooted in our local community and committed to placing learners and learning at the heart of all that we do.

We welcome applications from candidates who align with the values we pride ourselves upon:

• Strong relationships
• High expectations and aspirations
• Equality and equity

We are committed to the ongoing professional development of all of our staff and value the contribution they make each and every day to enrich the lives of our learners. If you would like to be part of our TLLT family, we can offer you:

• A staff wellbeing package offering support in all areas of wellbeing and comfort
• Fantastic ongoing and everchanging CPD opportunities and packages led by experts
• A commitment to staff development and sharing best practice
• A culture based on shared values, driven and empowered by staff
• An exceptional leadership team, passionate about our learners
• A comprehensive, inclusive, family working environment firmly rooted in our local community
• An environment where staff and students alike feel valued, encouraged and empowered to reach their potential
• Competitive salaries and pensions schemes (TPS & LGPS)

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.