Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade G SCP13-18 £30,023 - £32,578 FTE (Actual Salary £22,254 - £24,148)
Part Time, Permanent
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 2 days
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? Do you have the skills, resilience and compassion to support pupils with behavioural, emotional and social needs?
Vacancy Information
We are seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to play a pivotal role in our pastoral and behaviour support team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for children and creating a positive, inclusive school environment.
The Role
As a HLTA you will:
- Lead targeted interventions to improve behaviour, attendance and engagement.
- Build positive relationships with pupils who need additional support.
- Provide mentoring and pastoral guidance to help pupils overcome personal and academic challenges.
- Work closely with teachers, leaders, parents and external agencies to support individual pupils.
- Support the school's behaviour systems and contribute to maintaining high expectations across the school.
- Deliver learning activities and cover lessons where appropriate.
- Help create a culture where every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has HLTA status or equivalent relevant experience.
- Has a proven track record of working with children who present challenging behaviour.
- Is calm, resilient and solution-focused under pressure.
- Can build trust quickly and establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understands safeguarding, inclusion and trauma-informed approaches.
- Believes that every child can succeed with the right support.
We Can Offer:
- A rewarding role where you will make a tangible difference every day.
- A supportive and dedicated leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A welcoming school community committed to inclusion and excellence.
- The opportunity to work with motivated colleagues who share a passion for supporting young people.
If you are committed to transforming lives, raising aspirations and helping pupils thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.
Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)
https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies
How to Apply
To apply, please complete your candidate profile via the Every Portal - https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=efad4baf-02e3-4fdc-a8c9-be2f1d316624 and fully complete and submit the application form before the closing date.
If you are using the Every Portal for the first time, you will need to register to create and save your candidate profile before applying.
For further information please download the job pack attached to this advert.
If you have any questions, please email recruitment@nsat.org.uk
To arrange a school visit contact the school office on 01274 832123
Safeguarding
Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.