Ta / Hlta - Stonegate School (Interim Contracts)

Hexagon Care Services Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

37-hour week

School holidays access

CPD provided

Job summary

Stonegate School – Part of Hexagon Care Services is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant for an interim contract at Lower Bentham. Salaries: TA £23,000-£24,500; HLTA £26,000-£28,000 with a £1,000 annual location bonus. Desirable: driving licence.

End date linked to funding: 31.08.2027. We seek a dedicated TA/HLTA with strong understanding of learners with additional and complex needs, ready to support students academically and emotionally within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a TA or HLTA is essential for HLTA Role.
• Background in supporting young people with SEMH needs or experience in a secondary school setting is highly desirable.
• A passion for engaging students in both academic and vocational subjects.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically and emotionally through a personalised approach to education.
• You’ll be supporting a small number of pupils (max. 6 per class) to build meaningful relationships and high-impact learning.

Skills

TA/HLTA experience

SEMH/secondary experience

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Summary

Job title: Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (interim contract)
School: Stonegate School – Part of Hexagon Care Services
Location: Lower Bentham
Teaching Assistant Salary: £23,000 - £24,500
HLTA salary: £26,000- £28,000
Location Bonus: £1,000 per annum
Desirable Criteria: Driving Licence*

Contracts available:
Linked to Funding – Estimated End Date 31.08.2027
Maternity cover - Estimated longevity linked to post holder, approx 6-12 months

About Stonegate School

Stonegate School provides high-quality education for pupils with complex needs, offering a calm, structured and supportive environment where young people are supported to re-engage with learning and make meaningful progress academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated TA / HLTA with a strong understanding of learners with additional and complex needs. You will play a vital role in supporting students, both academically and emotionally through a personalised approach to education.

Key Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience as a TA or HLTA is essential for HLTA Role
• Background in supporting young people with SEMH needs or experience in a secondary school setting is highly desirable
• A passion for engaging students in both academic and vocational subjects
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary team

You’ll be supporting a small number of pupils (max. 6 per class), which allows for meaningful relationships, reduced marking and admin, and a focus on high-impact support.

What Our Ofsted Report Says:

“Pupils at Stonegate School are happy. They feel safe and secure. Pupils trust staff to look after them, especially if they have any worries or concerns.”

“Staff take time to know and understand pupils as individuals. They show deep care for pupils’ happiness and well-being. This helps to motivate pupils to behave well and to work hard in class.”

In return we can we offer you:

• Small class sizes of no more than 6 students.
• A strong focus on work life balance due to; reduced student numbers, reduced level of marking and assessment.
• A 37-hour working week.
• Full access to school holidays.
• A dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic team, who strive for the best outcomes for our students.
• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Excellent CPD provided by our own highly skilled learning and development team.
• A commitment to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of all our staff, including access to GP hero, able futures, employee assistant programme.

A range of benefits including:

• Staff referral scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service bonus
• Awards ceremony

*We are committed to being fair and non-discriminatory in our recruitment practices. Where a service already has sufficient drivers in post, we will do all we reasonably can to accommodate applicants who do not drive, and in those instances, the driving requirement may be considered desirable rather than essential. However, as a care provider, the safety, welfare, and needs of the young people we support must always take priority, as such, this may mean that driving may be listed as being essential for some of our posts.

Please note, Hexagon Care Services does not hold a sponsorship licence and as such we are unable to support any candidates who do not already have right to work. This is a permanent position, if you have right to work but with an expiry date, we are more than welcome to receive your application but please note you would only be eligible for an interim contract linked to your RTW expiry.

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