High Level Teaching Assistant - 37

Co-op Academies Trust; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academies Trust is seeking a HLTA to support learning pathways within our SEND department, taking responsibility for agreed activities under supervision. You will plan, prepare and deliver learning tasks and monitor student progress, reporting outcomes to teaching staff.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, an enhanced DBS expectation, and a commitment to inclusive education. 37 hours per week, 45.048 weeks per year, permanent, with Start 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• HLTA role requires safeguarding and SEND knowledge.
• Experience in planning, delivering, and assessing learning activities with under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complement teachers by planning, preparing and delivering learning activities under supervision.
• Monitor and assess student progress and maintain records of achievement and development.
• Specialist knowledge of complex communication needs is essential.

Job description

Role Attachments Safeguarding

Our School

Key Role Information

Salary

£29,748 - £31,144

Job type

Full Time

Contract type

Permanent

Closing

18/10/2026 00:00

Interview

TBC

Start

2 November 2026

Contract term

TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks

Pay grade

NJC Payscale | NJC23 - NJC25

Department

SEND

Key stage

Not Applicable

Hours per week

37.00

Weeks per year

45.048

Visa sponsorship

No

Your Role

Purpose Of Role

This position is primarily based within our semi-formal and formal learning pathways. Should you wish to learn more about the specific responsibilities of the post, please feel free to contact us.

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for the students and monitoring students and assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, progress and development. Expertise and experience around complex communication needs is essential

For further information such as key accountabilities and person specification, please see the attached Candidate Pack.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Attachments

HLTA candidate pack Sep 26

HLTA- Candidate Pack (3).pdf

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Co-op Academy Brierley

Robin Kitchen

[e-mail]

Cross Green Lane

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 0BA

Robin Kitchen

[e-mail]

TBC

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Key Role Information

Salary

£29,748 - £31,144

Job type

Full Time

Contract type

Permanent

Closing

18/10/2026 00:00

Interview

TBC

Start

2 November 2026

Contract term

TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks

Pay grade

NJC Payscale | NJC23 - NJC25

Department

SEND

Key stage

Not Applicable

Hours per week

37.00

Weeks per year

45.048

Visa sponsorship

No