HLTA

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and highly effective Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will work within our team of staff providing for vulnerable young people. 

This will include teaching different groups of students and co-ordinating the support of students to ensure positive engagement with learning. You will become a key member to support both staff and students in developing a positive learning culture across the school.  

The working hours are from 08:30am to 16:00pm Monday to Friday during the school term.  You will also be paid for an additional 35 hours per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development outside of your normal working hours.  Your actual salary will be £28,435 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.  If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you. 

Why choose us?

We offer specialist support for students with social, emotional and mental health needs and this sits at the centre of everything we do.   

We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff and have a strong, supportive and dedicated staff team whose moto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’.   

As well as a friendly and supportive environment, we offer a range of benefits including: 

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy including routes into teaching via our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT)
• Free, on-site parking as well as tea and coffee in all of our staff rooms
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our virtual GP service.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligability)
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has:  

• Grade C (equivalent) or above in English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
• Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing in order to best support young people
• the ability to relate effectively to students, their parents/carers and professionals working with them

Applicant Information

Further information about our School and Trust can be found in the applicant brochure. 

It is anticipated interviews will be held on the 27th November 2025.  Closing date 19th November 2025, 9am.  Please note applications online must be submitted by 11.59pm on Tuesday 18th November 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. if you require an application in a different format to our standard digital application form, please get in touch with a member of the team on 01482 304162.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf