Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Hull
- £21,163 - £22,930 per year
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £27,709 to £30,023 (Grade F, Scale Points 8-13)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2026
Job overview
About this Role
We are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about helping every child succeed and flourish
Brings creativity, patience and positivity to the classroom
Values strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
Is a team player who contributes to the wider life of the school
Can confidently deliver intervention sessions to individuals and small groups of children, across the four broad areas of need
As a HLTA you will have a deep commitment to championing inclusion and wellbeing across our school. You will play a critical role in modelling best practices for adapted instruction, planning and delivering high-quality, small-group learning experiences that remove barriers and ensure equity of access for every pupil.
Your expertise will be vital in nurturing a supportive classroom atmosphere within our designated SEND area of the school. This role requires proactive collaboration with the SENDCo and teaching staff to maintain an environment where all children feel safe, valued, and empowered to flourish both academically and emotionally.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 33 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: SENCO
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Safeguarding Statement
Heartwood Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Heartwood Learning Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
About Newland St John's Church of England Academy
- Newland St John's Church of England Academy
- Beresford Avenue, Hull
- North Humberside
- HU6 7LS
- United Kingdom
At Newland St John’s Academy, children come first and staff do all possible to help them meet their full potential. The strong staff team provides a learning environment where children are cared for, make good progress and have high standards of behaviour.
Our vision is that all children should be able to flourish and live life in all its fullness (John 10:10).
We provide a rich, broad and balanced curriculum that has a strong focus on developing knowledge and skills, through exciting and stimulating learning themes and contexts.
Our dedicated staff and governor team provides a learning environment where children are cared for, have their talents nurtured, and develop both academically and personally.
We have a close relationship with our parish church, St John Newland, and are part of Heartwood Learning Trust, a family of academies working together to improve outcomes for children, under the oversight of the Diocese of York Educational Trust.
As a Church of England academy we celebrate our Christian ethos, whilst also welcoming families of other faiths and none.
We foster a family atmosphere where all people are respected and each child knows that they are important and worthwhile members of the school and wider society. Consideration for others is a priority of our school.
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