Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Location:           Kettering

Salary:                £24,000 - £27,000 FTE depending on experience

Closing date:    8th September 2024

Required for:    September 2024

Since becoming an academy in September 2009, Kettering Buccleuch Academy has seen many exciting changes. We are an all-through academy catering for students aged 4-18. We moved into our new, purpose-built building in January 2013. The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with happy and motivated staff, a supportive culture and plenty of opportunities for personal growth with our excellent staff CPD offer. We offer a range of benefits including our wellbeing and workload manifesto, Perkbox, covering lifestyle and retail benefits including childcare vouchers, a car lease scheme, cycle to work etc., subsidised meals and an on-site gym which is free for all staff to use.

Our pledge to all our academy staff, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more.

We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the unique ethos of Kettering Buccleuch Academy for yourself.

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

The role

37.5 hours per week (8am to 4pm, Mon-Fri) Term time plus training days

We are seeking a committed, professional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within the secondary school of our academy.  There is an expectation that the post holder will operate in line with the professional standards expected of a teacher, providing supervision for students and support for the teaching staff.

 You will have excellent standards in literacy and numeracy, as you will be providing educational support in class and in practical activities.  You will have experience of supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, ensuring that students have the support required to succeed in their education.

 This role will help us expand our SEND team to ensure all of our learners are well supported and included in our curriculum whenever possible. We are seeking someone with established skills in this area that can add capacity to our team and drive forward the progress of our SEND learners. There is potential to tailor this role for the right candidate to ensure a ‘good-fit’.

About You

You might be a Teaching Assistant who is looking for your next step or you’re a Teacher who is looking for a different challenge. Alternatively, you might not currently work in a school but may have the relevant skills and experience from another sector.

 You have the specialist knowledge, skills, understanding and experience relevant to the nature of this post.  You may have prior experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school setting, delivering interventions and supporting students to achieve to their potential. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or be willing to work towards this.

 You will be able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships with students and adults working in the school.  You will enjoy the challenge of contributing positively to the work, ethos and values of the school and be willing to go above and beyond in this important role.

For more information:

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Clare Henderson (SENCO): 01536 515644 or ClareHenderson@kba.uk.