Teaching Assistant (L3) / Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Kingsway Park High School; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Kingsway Park High School in Milnrow is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant (Level 3) or HLTA to join Seacole, our inclusion provision. The actual salary ranges from £21,704 to £26,875 per year.

You will build positive relationships, support students with SEND/SEMH, deliver targeted interventions and work with staff to create a calm, inclusive learning environment that helps every child thrive. The role offers professional development opportunities within the Altus Education Partnership and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Patience, resilience and calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to help them overcome barriers to learning.
• Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional needs to engage successfully with school.
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Support high-quality teaching and learning across a range of curriculum areas.
• Help create a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and SEND colleagues to provide personalised support.
• Monitor student progress and contribute to planning the next steps in their learning.
• Promote students' confidence, resilience, independence and self-regulation.
• Apply positive behaviour strategies consistently to support engagement and success.
• Lead planned learning activities or provide short-term classroom supervision where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding and inclusion

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

HLTA status or equivalent experience

Job description

Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, no matter the barriers they face?

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant (Level 3) or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join Seacole, our specialist inclusion provision.

Depending on your qualifications, skills and experience, you will be appointed as either a Teaching Assistant Level 3 or Higher Level Teaching Assistant, with an actual salary of £21,704 - £26,875.

Seacole provides personalised support for students who need additional academic, social and emotional support while remaining connected to mainstream school life wherever possible. Working as part of our inclusion team, you will build positive relationships with students, helping them develop confidence, resilience and the skills they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the lives of young people who need the right support, at the right time, from adults who genuinely believe in their potential.

About the role

You will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to help them overcome barriers to learning
• Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional needs to engage successfully with school
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups
• Support high-quality teaching and learning across a range of curriculum areas
• Help create a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and SEND colleagues to provide personalised support
• Monitor student progress and contribute to planning the next steps in their learning
• Promote students' confidence, resilience, independence and self-regulation
• Apply positive behaviour strategies consistently to support engagement and success
• Where appropriate to your level of appointment, lead planned learning activities or provide short-term classroom supervision

What We Are Looking For

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step or an established HLTA looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Has experience of working with children or young people aged 11-16
• Has experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH or additional needs
• Can build positive, professional relationships that help young people flourish
• Is patient, resilient and calm, even when faced with challenging situations
• Can adapt learning and support to meet individual student needs
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and inclusion
• Is committed to helping every young person achieve their potential
• Is willing to continue developing professionally

What We Offer

At Kingsway Park High School and Altus Education Partnership, we are deeply committed to developing our staff and supporting long-term careers.

We offer:

• The opportunity to be part of our developing Seacole inclusion provision
• A supportive, collaborative and values-driven school community
• High-quality induction and ongoing professional development
• Access to nationally recognised leadership qualifications and trust-wide career progression
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school and trust-wide projects
• Modern facilities and a well-resourced learning environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Benefits Programme including:
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and wellbeing support)

Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 (Midnight)
Interviews: Friday 4th September 2026

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE, the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.