Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Leigh Academies Trust; Eltham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 virtual GP Service

LAT network and benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Leigh Stationers' Academy in Eltham to lead a team of teaching assistants and mentors. The role focuses on independent learning and targeted support for pupils with additional needs, alongside collaboration with staff.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum delivery, participate in professional development, and help sustain a supportive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate numeracy and literacy to GCSE A-C.
• Holds Level 3 qualification (A Levels, NVQ, Diploma).
• At least 2 years' experience in a school.
• Experience with pupils with SEND.
• Experience teaching individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of teaching assistants and mentors.
• Support curriculum delivery across the Academy in collaboration with teachers.
• Work as part of the Inclusion Team to support learners.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Experience with SEN

Small group teaching

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

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 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.

• 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.

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.

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

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.