Job Description

Actual Salary

20,959.58 per annum

Contractual hours

31.25

Basis

Part Time - Part Year

Package

Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%
Employee Rewards scheme - including high Street discounts and a Staff Wellbeing centre

Job category/type

Classroom based support staff

Date posted

16/09/2025

Job reference

REQ000372

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Speaking and Listening / Language Intervention

Foundation Stage -Year 4

31 hours 15 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year

BTCT Points 10 to 12. Starting on Point 10, actual salary,

20,959.58 per annum.

Permanent

Putting students first is part of our fundamental culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.

We are looking for a HLTA to be trained in and then deliver the Nuffield Early Language Intervention programme. NELI is a 20-week programme proven to help young children overcome language difficulties. It is designed for children aged 4-5 years and combines small group work with one-to-one sessions delivered by trained teaching assistants, targeting vocabulary, narrative skills, active listening and phonological awareness.

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering English and/or speaking and listening interventions and supports with a proven track record of success. They will provide support for students, the teachers, and the Academy to raise standards of achievement for all students by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing, marking and managing classes.

You will support staff, students and the academy policies and strategies. You will also provide support for students' welfare and support the inclusion of students in all aspects of Academy life. Please note, although we are ideally looking for a full-time colleague, we are open to discussing flexible working options

What we offer:

Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24% Employee Rewards scheme - including high Street discounts and a Staff Wellbeing centre

Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Wednesday 1st October 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don't feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.