Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Resourced Provision)

Every; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity,

Adoption pay

Job summary

Northern Star Academies Trust is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the Resource Provision at Holycroft Primary School. The role supports pupils with Communication and Interaction needs, including autistic pupils and those with SLCN.

Work alongside the Resource Provision Lead, SENDCo, families and professionals to help children communicate, participate, belong and thrive. The post is part-time, 30 hours per week during term time plus one week, with hours 8:30am-3:15pm,

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience supporting autistic learners or pupils with communication needs is desirable.
• Commitment to inclusive education and high standards of pupil care.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCo and Resource Provision Lead in daily operations.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning programmes.
• Support pupils in both specialist and mainstream settings.
• Use communication approaches such as visual supports and structured teaching.
• Promote social understanding, emotional regulation and independence.
• Model best practice and support colleague development.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to achieve best outcomes.
• Create a nurturing, structured, inclusive environment for all pupils.

Skills

HLTA status

SEND experience

Autism support

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Resourced Provision) (Holycroft Primary School)

Location: Holycroft Primary School, Keighley, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary;

Job Roles: Education Support;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 8th November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 13th November

Expected Working Start Date: 1st January or sooner

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools, serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate.

Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, and Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish.

Job Description

30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week.

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:15pm

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Resource Provision, supporting pupils with Communication and Interaction needs, including autistic pupils and those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Working closely with our Resource Provision Lead, SENDCo, families and specialist professionals, you will play a key role in helping children communicate, participate, belong and thrive.

As our HLTA, you will:

• Support the SENDCo and Resource Provision Lead in the day-to-day running of the Resource Provision.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning programmes.
• Support pupils in both specialist and mainstream settings.
• Use communication approaches such as visual supports, AAC, PECS and structured teaching strategies.
• Promote social understanding, emotional regulation and independence.
• Model effective practice and support the development of colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with families and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Help create a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Is passionate about SEND and inclusive education.
• Has experience supporting autistic learners and/or pupils with communication needs.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Is proactive, reflective and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.
• Shares our values of inclusion, belonging and high aspirations for all.

For more information about the role and its essential requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you have any queries, please contact us at [e-mail]

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
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