Job Description

Position Title:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA)

Location:

Chances Mentoring, Oldham

Reports To:

Head of Centre, Deputy Head of Centre, Director

Start Date

: 1st September 2025

Salary:

24,375.00 - 29,777.00 (Actual).

Working Hours

: 8:00- 16:30 Monday - Friday.

About Chances Mentoring:

Chances Mentoring is a registered independent specialist school that focuses on providing therapeutic education and mentoring to children with various learning needs, especially those with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and behavioural issues. Our primary goal is to offer a holistic and empowering experience that goes beyond traditional education. We believe in fostering well-rounded individuals by combining high-quality teaching with a strong emphasis on personal development and life skills. Our services include a variety of academic and vocational (construction and hair and Beauty) programs. We offer core subjects of Maths, English, PSHCCE and Sports Studies all delivered as standalone subjects with qualified teachers to ensure continuous academic progress. We also deliver a cross curricular thematic curriculum which is tailored to the needs and interests of the students with subjects like Geography, History and Creative at the forefront of the students' learning. Additionally, we offer ASDAN qualifications and AQA Awards, which help our students achieve accredited qualifications and gain essential skills for post-16 education and beyond. We also incorporate daily physical activities, outdoor learning experiences, and community engagement to support students' mental health and enhance their ability to concentrate. Our approach includes various assessments to track and develop student progress, which are shared with both schools and families. Chances Mentoring has been recognised for its significant impact on the community, winning 3 awards in the last 12 months. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing opportunities for young people and making a meaningful difference in their lives.

Why Join us?

? Innovate approach to education

? Inclusive and supportive learning environment

? Opportunities for professional growth and development

? Small class sizes in order to develop relationships with the students.

? Join an enthusiastic and growing staff body.

? Outstanding benefits package.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a current member of staff looking to further develop their skills and make a greater impact on our pupils' learning. As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, including leading whole-class sessions when required and providing targeted support to small groups or individual pupils. You will continue to carry out essential teaching assistant duties while also taking on enhanced responsibilities, including leading lessons and supporting curriculum delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

? Plan and deliver learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff

? Support teachers in assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil progress

? Lead whole-class lessons when needed in the absence of a teacher

? Support pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum

? Contribute to the creation of a positive, stimulating learning environment

? Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote high standards of teaching and learning

? Support pupils across a range of abilities, providing tailored assistance to help them access learning

? Assist the class teacher in preparing and maintaining learning resources and classroom displays

? Support the emotional, social, and personal development of pupils, including implementing behaviour management strategies

? Supervise and support pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and on educational visits

? Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and behaviour

? Assist with administrative tasks related to classroom organisation and pupil learning

? Mentor and support other teaching assistants as appropriate

? Deliver targeted intervention programmes and small group support

Person Specification

? HLTA status (or willingness to work towards this qualification)

? Strong understanding of the primary/secondary curriculum.

? Proven experience supporting teaching and learning

? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

? Ability to motivate and inspire pupils

? Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the head teacher and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. Chances Mentoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check following the safer recruitment procedures are effectively implemented.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,375.00-29,777.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025
Reference ID: HLTA
Expected start date: 01/09/2025