HLTA

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking a dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students with tailored interventions in English, Maths, and Social Communication. The role also involves customizing digital and physical learning resources to meet individual learning needs.

The successful candidate will hold the HLTA/L4 TA qualification or commit to achieving it within 12 months, have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above, and be highly IT-literate. Enhanced safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/level 5 or above (or equivalent).
• HLTA/L4 TA qualification or willingness to achieve within 12 months.
• Dynamic, IT-literate and able to use digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored learning interventions in English, Maths, and Social Communication.
• Customise digital and physical learning resources to meet individual needs.

Skills

IT literacy

Tailored interventions

Education

GCSE English (C/level 5+)

GCSE Maths (C/level 5+)

HLTA/L4 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5466-456S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 5 (scp 10 to 13)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 21/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Monday 28th September

We are seeking a dynamic and highly IT-literate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students through tailored interventions in subject areas such as English, Maths, and Social Communication, and will be instrumental in customising digital and physical learning resources to meet individual learning needs.

The successful candidate will need to have GCSE qualification grade C/level 5 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths. Additionally, the successful candidate will hold the HLTA/L4 Teaching Assistant qualification or be willing to achieve it within 12 months of appointment.

The pay band for the role is Scale 5 (scp 10 to 13), which is £28,608 to £30,023

The hours of work for the role will be 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday and this will be required term time, plus five staff training days (39 weeks in total), working between the hours of 8.55 am to 3.30 pm, with Monday working to 4.00 pm.

The actual salary for the role (inclusive of holiday pay) is £18,560.10 to £19,478.11, (under 5 years' service) or £18,809.23 to £19,739.56 (over 5 years' service).

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

The start date is as soon as possible. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 21st September 2026 and interviews will be held on Monday 28th September 2026.