Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teaching Vacancies; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Huddersfield is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant. You will support teaching and learning, provide supervision, and contribute to a positive learning environment. This role values staff well-being and offers continuous professional development opportunities. The closing date for applications is 11:00 AM on October 3, 2025.

Benefits

Annual salary increments and inflation-linked increases

Pension scheme enrollment with employer contributions

Enhanced occupational benefits

Flexible working patterns

Holiday entitlement of at least 28.5 days plus bank holidays

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teaching and learning.
• Strong moral purpose putting pupils first.
• Effective classroom management and organization.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching through targeted interventions.
• Provide general cover supervision duties.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Relevant Experience

Education and training attainments

General and specialist knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Commitment to continuous professional development

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and highly successful school. Scissett Middle School is a thriving, over-subscribed and truly unique school for pupils aged 10 to 13, in partnership with Kirkburton Middle School. This collaboration provides the resources of a large school with the personal touch of a small school. Our staff experience high expectations for behaviour, strong relationships, and exceptional progress, and we encourage staff to take risks and enjoy their teaching.

“The school’s systems and high expectations for behaviour mean that pupils’ conduct is excellent in lessons and during social times. As a result, the school is calm and orderly, and this allows pupils to concentrate on their learning.”

“Staff are proud to work at the school. Leaders are considerate of staff’s workload and well-being.”

(OFSTED, February 2025)

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the journey from KS2 to KS3 and beyond, working alongside experienced primary, middle and secondary colleagues. You will be joining our friendly, forward-thinking school at a time of growth, where staff well-being and ongoing professional development are valued.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning through the delivery of targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy.


• Provide general cover supervision duties across the school.


• Contribute to a positive learning environment and support pupils to achieve high standards.

What you will be expected to do

• Be a highly effective classroom teacher


• Be organised and committed


• Have a strong moral purpose which puts pupils at the centre of everything


• Believe in high achievement for all


• Be committed to the extra-curricular life of the school

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Experience


• Education and training attainments


• General and specialist knowledge


• Skills and Abilities


• Additional factors in continual professional development

How to apply

If you wish to apply, please complete the application forms found on https://www.themast.co.uk/job-vacancies. Applications are via the Trust’s online form only. Do not submit separate documents; provide information within the form’s relevant sections. You may save and edit your application prior to submission once each section is populated. The form is hosted on Microsoft Forms, so you may copy and paste larger sections of text into the form.

The form requires you to provide, in addition to personal details, educational achievements and employment history, clear and concise examples of how you meet the following areas:

• Relevant Experience


• Education and training attainments


• General and specialist knowledge


• Skills and Abilities


• Additional factors in continual professional development

For support to complete the application contact [e-mail] or call 01484 598898.

The closing date for applications is 11:00am on Friday 3 October 2025. We reserve the right to close advertisements early.

The interview date is expected to take place on Thursday 9 October 2025. The start date is 3 November or as soon as possible after that date. If you have not heard by Tuesday 7 October, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Safeguarding and benefits

The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position.

What the school offers

• The opportunity to work in a very special school that is forward thinking and dedicated to improving the lives of all children


• Highly motivated pupils eager to learn


• A school that prioritises staff workload and wellbeing


• A structured CPD programme and opportunities for professional development


• Membership in a small multi-academy trust focused on delivering high-quality learning experiences


• Annual salary increments and inflation-linked increases


• Pension scheme enrollment with generous employer contributions


• Enhanced occupational benefits and access to our Employee Assistance Programme


• Flexible working patterns and term-time options where applicable


• Holiday entitlement of at least 28.5 days plus bank holidays (varies with length of service)


• Death in service benefit

Commitment to safeguarding: The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.