Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Literacy Intervention)

eTeach UK Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cheltenham seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students in literacy. This permanent position offers approximately 30 hours of work per week. The successful candidate will inspire students to achieve their best, working closely with the SEND Leadership Team. This role is essential for promoting an inclusive and effective learning environment, tailored to the needs of every student. Interested applicants should apply online before the closing date of 9am on Thursday 22nd January 2026.

Qualifications

• Exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant capable of inspiring students.
• Experience coordinating and supporting students with literacy needs.
• Working under the Deputy Headteacher and Deputy SENDco.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support students with literacy needs.
• Work collaboratively with the SEND Leadership Team.
• Inspire students to achieve their best.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to inspire students

Experience in supporting literacy needs

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA—Literacy Intervention)

Permanent, approximately 30 hours per week, (flexible for the right candidate) 39 weeks per annum, SCP Point 9 (£27,254.09 per annum). (Approximate pro rata salary for this role based on 30 hours will be £18,964.80 per annum)

We are looking for an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join us. The successful candidate will be highly capable, who works with students to make a difference, are passionate about their education and are able to inspire students to give and achieve their best. The HLTA will work under the Deputy Headteacher and Deputy SENDco, and will take a lead role in coordinating and supporting students with literacy needs.

Our SEND department is at the core of our aspirations for all students to thrive at Cleeve School. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly developing and improving team. Our commitment to SEND at Cleeve is recognised in the calibre of the SEND Leadership Team which includes a SENDCo at Deputy Head level, two Deputy SENDcos, a Head of Learning for SEND students, an inhouse EHCP caseworker and a team of committed of HLTAs and TAs. We also boast ELSA and EBSA specialists as part of our team.

For the right candidate, this is a very exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school, and an increasingly thriving part of the school. Our Ofsted inspection has entirely recognised the energy and ambition of our school, as well as, the strategic and structural changes within SEND to support all of our students to access the very best learning.

The school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and therefore expects all staff and volunteers, to share this same commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please apply using our online application link for this campaign

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 22nd January 2026