Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

JR United Kingdom; Leigh; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for The Holden School in Leigh. This role involves supporting teachers and students in delivering a high-quality educational experience, with a focus on promoting student development and wellbeing. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to innovative education.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH is preferable.
• Ability to promote student self-esteem and independence.
• Skills in lesson planning and resource development.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering educational activities.
• Assist in monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback.
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Supportive Teaching

Behaviour Management

Curriculum Development

Education

HLTA or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Leigh

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: Leigh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary: £22,210.80 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:00 (Tuesday until 16:30)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a HLTA to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced HLTA to provide a high-quality education service to pupils, in accordance with Company policies, procedures, practices, and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. The role involves supporting teachers, pupils, and other support staff in delivering the School’s Curriculum framework and facilitating a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake activities with individuals, groups, or a class of children to promote their physical, emotional, and educational development within a safe environment, usually under the supervision of a teacher.
• Assist in delivering educational activities and work programmes, ensuring guidelines are followed and promoting independent learning.
• Help pupils make progress in various classroom settings, ensuring equal access to learning opportunities.
• Contribute to lesson planning, resource development, and providing learning opportunities both in and out of school.
• Assist in delivering lessons, covering for teacher absence, and providing specific interventions to pupils.
• Provide feedback on lesson content, pupil responses, and behaviour to teachers and students.
• Use behaviour management strategies to create a purposeful learning environment and encourage cooperation.
• Ensure equipment and resources are used, stored, and maintained efficiently.
• Promote student self-esteem and independence, recognizing and rewarding achievements.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil participation, progress, and achievement, providing feedback to teachers.
• Support teachers in writing, updating, and implementing documentation related to individual students, such as BSP, Risk Assessments, IEPs, and other plans.

Requirements:

• HLTA or equivalent qualification
• SEMH experience is preferable

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 5 to 16, catering to a wide range of needs. Our team is dedicated to ensuring successful outcomes, providing a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment with individualized curricula.

We are part of Outcomes First Group, a leading provider of specialist education, committed to innovative approaches and measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, and family support benefits

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. The 4-Day Working Week is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.