Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (2 Positions)

Deltatrust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust seeks two Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to support curriculum delivery and student welfare at The Elland Academy. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a caring environment focused on inclusion and high aspirations for all students.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Health support

Minimum 35 days holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in educational settings.
• Skills in supporting students, especially those with additional needs.
• Ability to collaborate with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering the curriculum effectively.
• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Encourage independent learning and support pupil welfare.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Classroom management

Support for pupil welfare

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (2 Positions)

Join to apply for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (2 Positions) role at Delta Academies Trust.

Salary Grade F Points 14 to 19 (£28,624 to £31,067 Full Time Equivalent), subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £24,729.11.

The Elland Academy is looking to appoint two Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our academy as soon as possible, on a full-time, permanent basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As an HLTA, you will complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of support staff, pupils, and academy policies. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, assist in planning, and manage resources. You will supervise classes during short-term teacher absences, support pupils and staff to raise achievement, and encourage independent learning. You will also support pupil welfare and inclusion.

Your profile

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

About the school

The Elland Academy is an Alternative Provision Free School serving learners aged 4 to 19 across Leeds, Wakefield, and Kirklees. We offer a personalised curriculum in a safe and caring environment, valuing respect, high aspirations, and positive experiences. Our aim is to support students to feel valued and to make positive choices about their learning and interactions.

You will join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in our community. Inclusion is central to our ethos, especially for learners facing challenges in mainstream settings, including SEMH pupils and those on the autistic spectrum.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing multi-academy trust with excellent career prospects. We offer extensive employee benefits focusing on your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, including pension schemes, discounts, health support, and holiday entitlement of a minimum of 35 days.

In line with DfE safeguarding policies, an online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education