At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' holistic development and help them succeed in their learning journey.
- Company: The Holgate Academy, a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, health support, and lifestyle discounts.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, plus GCSE English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 25635 - 27831 £ per year.
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Job Details
Salary Grade 5, term‑time only, actual salary range £25,635 – £27,831.
Contractual hours 37.
Basis: Part Time.
Job type: Support Staff – Educational.
Job category: Teaching Assistant.
- Job Overview
- The Holgate Academy are looking for a
Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support foundation learning.
The role involves working with the Foundation Learning Lead and teaching staff to support the holistic development of pupils and provide specialist support as needed.
Responsibilities
- Make a real difference to students by equipping them for future success.
- Work alongside the Foundational Learning Lead to support students to better access the secondary curriculum.
- Maintain high expectations for yourself and instil them in staff and students.
- Be a committed team player.
- Enable student progress while fostering holistic development.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification/experience, plus a working knowledge of the national curriculum and relevant learning programmes/strategies.
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Experience working with young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant ICT qualification (e. g., ECDL).
- HLTA status – or working towards.
- Employee Benefits
- Enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution of at least 21.8%.
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- GP helpline.
- Health and wellbeing advice and support.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics.
- Lifestyle savings – discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, shopping, restaurants, etc.
- Health cash plan – personal or family.
- Childcare – breakfast and after-school provision.
- Application Details
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.
- Interview date: Week commencing 20th July 2026
- Contact: Lynsey Baum,
- Equal Opportunities
Diverse Academies and its governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expect everyone working for the organisation to share this commitment.
To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
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