At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs and assist teachers in the classroom.
- Company: Bruntcliffe Academy, a high-performing and inclusive school.
- Benefits: Generous benefits package, including pension scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to professional growth and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Level 2 HLTA qualification or equivalent and experience with young people.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate. Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy. The successful candidate will work with our Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) to support access to learning for pupils with SEND and provide general support to our teaching professionals in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Our Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of one-to-one and small group intervention work, including the shared oversight of the work of our Teaching Assistants.
Potential applicants should have:
- Level 2 HLTA qualification or equivalent.
- Experience of working with young people.
- The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
- Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
Bruntcliffe Academy is proud to be a high performing and inclusive school which is popular and respected by families in our city region. Five Core values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our pupils to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our pupils are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.
If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Bruntcliffe Academy. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as defined by the Equality Act. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can support you appropriately.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 working week
Closing Date: 25 September 2026, 9am
Interview Date: Week commencing 28 September or 5 October 2026
Higher Level Teaching Assistant employer: The Gorse Academies Trust
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training, a generous benefits package including pension schemes, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Located in the heart of Leeds, this Alternative Provision setting not only prioritises the well-being of its students but also invests in the growth and satisfaction of its team, making it a rewarding place to work.
