HLTA/TA4 — Literacy & SEMH Specialist

New Park Academy; Eccles; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

New Park Academy in Eccles invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA/TA4). Start January 2027. This is Band 6 SCP 23-25, full time (36.25 hours per week), term time only. Permanent role within The Sovereign Trust.

You will lead literacy and numeracy interventions, coordinate reading assessments, support SEMH pupils, and work with teachers to raise attainment. The role blends classroom support with targeted interventions and events across the academy.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified HLTA/TA4.
• Experience with SEMH is desirable.
• Ability to engage and inspire pupils.
• Strong relationship-building with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions across the school, supporting pupils to accelerate progress and close gaps in learning.
• Coordinate and deliver whole-school reading assessment and screening programmes, ensuring accurate assessment, analysis and reporting of pupil outcomes.
• Plan and deliver small group interventions focused on reading, communication and language development.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the impact of interventions, adapting provision to meet individual pupil needs.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to support pupils with SEMH, communication and learning needs.
• Support the implementation of whole school literacy strategies and promote a culture of reading across the academy.
• Lead and coordinate key school events including open days, charity fundraising events, parent engagement activities and celebration events.
• Contribute to curriculum enrichment opportunities that enhance pupil engagement, wellbeing and personal development.
• Support teaching and learning across classes where required, including cover and intervention delivery.

Skills

HLTA/TA4

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Flexible approach

Job description

New Park Academy in Eccles invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA/TA4). Start January 2027. This is Band 6 SCP 23-25, full time (36.25 hours per week), term time only. Permanent role within The Sovereign Trust.

You will lead literacy and numeracy interventions, coordinate reading assessments, support SEMH pupils, and work with teachers to raise attainment. The role blends classroom support with targeted interventions and events across the academy.