Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

The Elland Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elland Academy is seeking a HLTA to join their team to support teachers and promote student welfare. The role involves collaborating with staff, managing classrooms, and contributing to policy development in a full-time, permanent position. Join a dedicated environment focused on transforming educational outcomes for students in deprived areas.

Benefits

Membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Technology and Vehicle Leasing Schemes

Discount platform access

Online GP and Nurse Practitioner access

Gym and fitness discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause Support Service

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum delivery and support for diverse learning needs.
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering the curriculum and manage classroom resources.
• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Promote pupil welfare and inclusion, encouraging independent learning.

Skills

Collaboration

Classroom management

Advanced teaching skills

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

The Elland Academy is seeking to appoint a HLTA to join our team in September 2025 on a full-time, permanent basis.

Would you like to work for a Trust dedicated to transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

Your new role

As a HLTA, you will support teachers in delivering the curriculum and contribute to the development of support staff, pupils, and academy policies. You will collaborate with teaching staff, assist in planning and resource management, supervise classes during short-term absences, and support pupils’ welfare and inclusion. Your advanced skills will help raise achievement standards and encourage independent learning among pupils.

Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Permanent

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please see the attached job description for more details on the role and the essential criteria.

Your new school

The Elland Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School serving learners aged 4 to 19 across Leeds, Wakefield, and Kirklees. We prioritize personalized learning and a supportive environment where every student is valued. Our values include respect, high aspirations, and positive development, aiming to prepare students for responsible life roles. Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference in our community.

Inclusion is central to Delta Academies Trust’s ethos. Our provision supports a wide range of learners facing various challenges, including SEMH pupils and those on the autistic spectrum, as well as vulnerable and disadvantaged students at risk of exclusion.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing multi-academy trust with promising career development. We offer extensive employee benefits focusing on financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology and Vehicle Leasing Schemes
• Discounts platform access

Physical Wellbeing

• Online GP and Nurse Practitioner access
• Gym and fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Mental Health First Aiders

*Subject to NMW compliance

Holiday entitlement: Minimum 35 days including bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time roles.

For more information and to apply, visit our website.

In accordance with DfE safeguarding policies, an online check will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equal opportunities and support applicants with disabilities.

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