HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
£25,532 annual (actual salary) | FTE £33,366
32.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 inset days

About Us
The setting is a special academy based in Huddersfield, dedicated to educating children and young people with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Kirklees. The school takes pride in its use of nurture, social pedagogy, and its focus on preparing pupils for adulthood.

This is an exciting time to join the team, with a brand-new school currently under construction, making this role an excellent development opportunity with great career prospects.

The school offers a supportive team, personalized high-quality training, and the chance to work with truly amazing children and young people. Its core values—respect, perseverance, cooperation, and responsibility—are reflected in its Ways of Working and shape every aspect of school life.

The Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will play a key role in supporting outstanding progress in learning, helping pupils achieve both academically and personally. Working under the guidance of a teacher or phase lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and leading a class.
• Building strong relationships and communicating effectively with pupils.
• Managing student behavior in the classroom, promoting a positive learning environment.
• Keeping pupil records and providing regular feedback to senior colleagues.
• Flexibly covering other classes and stepping up when necessary.
• Leading enrichment groups using your expertise.
• Participating in and actively supporting all school activities and initiatives.
• Providing guidance and direction to junior staff.

The Candidate
We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience in a school or similar setting.
• Have experience working with children or young people with SEN or SEMH needs.
• Hold GCSE qualifications in Maths and English.
• Possess a Level 3 qualification and are eager to complete Level 4.
• Have an HLTA qualification or are willing to achieve it within two years through our CPD programme.
• Are car drivers with access to their own vehicle.
• Demonstrate resilience and align with the school’s core values.

Salary and Hours

• Starting salary: £25,532 (actual annual salary).
• Working hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (plus 5 inset days).
• Enjoy excellent benefits as part of the trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference in the lives of young people. If you’re ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you!