Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Valley Academy

Valley Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

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Employee benefits

Job summary

Valley Academy in Bradford is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our academy on a full-time, permanent basis. The HLTA will complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum, support staff, pupils and academy policies, and help with planning, resources and assessment. Hours are negotiable between 32.5 and 37 per week.

Experience supporting students with SEND is required. The school recently joined Delta Academies Trust and offers a supportive, inclusive environment with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND is required.
• Hours negotiable between 32.5 and 37 per week.

Responsibilities

• Complement teachers' delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies.
• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Provide support for pupil welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life.

Job description

About this Role

Valley Academy arelooking to appoint a HLTA to join our academy as soonas possible on a full time, permanent basis.

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

Your new role

As a HLTA, youwill complement teachers' delivery of the curriculum and contribute to thedevelopment of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies.You Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the wholeplanning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. You Will supervisewhole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You Will providesupport to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards ofachievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skillswhen assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes and toencourage pupils to become independent learners. You Will provide support forpupil welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academylife.

Please note the hours can benegotiated between 32.5 hours per week - 37 hours per week.

Please see the attached job descriptionon our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.Please note experience supporting students with SEND is required.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experiencerequired for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

It's an exciting time to join Valley Academy, as in early 2026, wemerged with Delta Academies Trust. We're looking forward to the benefits of beingpart of the collaborative and supportive environment of the trust, and theopportunities for both our students and our staff this will bring.

We're a small secondary academy with approximately 375 studentson roll, across both KS3 and KS4. We view our smaller size as a strength, asour class sizes are smaller, this allows staff to know all of our studentsacross the academy. We're based in central Bradford, next to Bradford CityFootball Club. Our modern site is well equipped to offer a rich, broad andbalanced curriculum to all our students.

In Summer 2025, we celebrated our best ever GCSE outcomes, and wewere recognised as one of the most improved schools in the country (top0.38%) including the 3rd most improved in English & Maths at grade5 and above. This also placed us within the top ten for GCSE results withinsecondary schools in Bradford.

Students are at the heart of everything we do and, as such, ourteam are passionate about delivering the highest quality education and creatinga culture where children feel safe and can thrive in a happy learningenvironment. We believe that every child deserves to maximise their potential,regardless of their starting point, background or personal circumstances, andwe are extremely proud of our diverse and inclusive community.

Visitsto the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact theacademy on 01274 723439 ifyou would like to arrange a visit.

Whyjoin us?

Staff across the trust are talented andenthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join anoutstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with excitingcareer prospects for successful applicants.

CPD

AtDelta Academies Trust, we're committed to your ongoing development andsupporting your ambitions, thisincludes our internal leadership development programmes, Leadership Pathways

Employee Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed anextensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial,Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days

(subject to pro rata if workingpart-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutoryBank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, anonline search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior tointerview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with theapplicant during the recruitment process.

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