Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful role

Professional development

Inclusive school community

Job summary

The Children’s Hospital School Leicester is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead literacy interventions and support pupils with SEND and literacy difficulties. This role focuses on planning targeted interventions, monitoring progress and collaborating with teachers, health colleagues and families to raise literacy outcomes.

The post is for January start, 32.5 hours per week, term time only including inset days, with a salary within £27,731–£30,607.

Qualifications

• HLTA Level 4 qualification.
• Substantial experience supporting children and young people with literacy difficulties.
• Ability to deliver targeted literacy interventions and measure impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate literacy intervention programmes across the school.
• Assess and monitor pupils' literacy needs, including reading, spelling, writing, vocabulary and comprehension.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Track and evaluate pupil progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting outcomes to leaders, teachers and parents.
• Support the development of pupils' confidence, engagement and enjoyment of reading and writing.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets where appropriate.
• Develop appropriate intervention resources tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Support colleagues through sharing effective literacy practice and intervention approaches.

Skills

Literacy intervention leadership

Reading development

Spelling development

Writing development

Comprehension assessment

Education

HLTA Level 4

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

HLTA (Level 4) – Required for January, 32.5 hours per week, term time only to include inset days.
Grade 7, point range 19-22 Salary £27,731 - £30,607

The Children’s Hospital School Leicester is seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead and coordinate literacy intervention programmes for children and young people accessing our educational provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about improving literacy outcomes for vulnerable learners and understands the transformative impact that reading, writing and communication skills can have on a young person's education and future life chances. Working closely with teachers, SEND professionals, healthcare colleagues and families, you will take a lead role in identifying literacy needs, planning targeted interventions and supporting pupils to develop confidence and success in their learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate literacy intervention programmes across the school.
• Assess and monitor pupils' literacy needs, including reading, spelling, writing, vocabulary and comprehension.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Track and evaluate pupil progress, maintaining accurate records and reporting outcomes to leaders, teachers and parents.
• Support the development of pupils' confidence, engagement and enjoyment of reading and writing.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets where appropriate.
• Develop appropriate intervention resources tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Support colleagues through sharing effective literacy practice and intervention approaches.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has substantial experience of supporting children and young people with literacy difficulties.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of reading, spelling, writing and comprehension development.
• Has experience of delivering targeted literacy interventions and measuring impact.
• Understands the needs of children and young people with SEND, medical needs and barriers to learning.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is resilient, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child can achieve their potential.

We Can Offer

• The opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team committed to excellence and inclusion.
• High-quality professional development and opportunities to further develop specialist expertise in literacy intervention and SEND.
• A unique and rewarding educational environment where every day brings new opportunities to positively impact young people’s lives.
• Membership of a caring and ambitious school community focused on achieving the very best outcomes for all learners.

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 23rd November.

Actual Salary £22,795 per annum (69.9% FTE)

The Children’s Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.