Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a/an Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Knowleswood Primary School.

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across the school, delivering lessons and interventions under the guidance of teaching staff. They will work with individuals, small groups and whole classes, covering lessons planned when required and supporting pupils with a range of needs.

About our School

We are looking for a staff that change lives. If you believe that every child deserves to feel seen, valued and capable of greatness, you'll fit right in! Join a team that champions creativity, celebrates diversity, and puts relationships at the heart of learning.

In return, we offer access to a wide range of CPD relevant to your role and stage of your career. This includes opportunities to work with Trust expert colleagues, as well as access to coaching, and mentoring.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at www.knowleswoodacademy.co.uk.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of a teacher
• Support pupils' learning across the curriculum through targeted interventions and in-class support
• Provide support for pupils with additional or specific learning needs (including SEND)
• Have a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development
• Assist in the planning and delivering of lessons and learning activities
• Be dedicated to sharing responsibilities for raising standards
• Enjoy a collaborative style approach to working and learning
• Hold knowledge of successful strategies for assessing and raising pupils' achievement

We can offer:

• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Rachael Hughes on 01274 778177 to make the necessary arrangements.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.