Role: HLTA
Location: Mirfield (School)
Salary: £23,884
Hours: 35 (Term time only)
Working pattern: Monday – Friday
Interview dates: 7th July 11am-12pm, 10th July 11am-12pm, 13th July 1pm-2pm
Full job description: Higher Level Teaching Assistant.pdf
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 7 years of UK based work experience in any sector.
Hollybank Trust, based in Mirfield, West Yorkshire. We are a charity founded in 1954 and have a number of adult and children’s residential homes, including an outstanding school, nursery, onsite speech therapy, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy services. We have achieved a reputation of attaining very high service standards, working and educating children and young people who have complex and multiple physical disabilities, medical needs and associated communication, sensory and learning disabilities.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive and dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and experienced individual to contribute to high-quality teaching and learning, supporting pupils to reach their full potential.
You will work closely with teachers to deliver lessons, lead learning activities, and provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities under teacher guidance
- Lead whole-class teaching when required
- Support pupils with varying needs, including SEND
- Monitor, assess and record pupil progress
- Provide feedback to teachers and contribute to planning
- Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Support behaviour management in line with school policies
What we ask for from all our colleagues:
- The confidenceto challenge the norm and try new things.
- Being curiousby asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
- Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
- Bringing your best self to work, being happyand positive in the way you work.
What we offer:
- Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).
- Discount and reward portal.
- Full employee assistance program.
- Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
- Life insurance style benefit.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
- Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
- Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
- Staff recognition awards.
- Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
- Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
- Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
- Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
To find out more call Eimi or Ashleigh on 01924 490833, or send an email through to recruitment@hollybanktrust.com
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.
Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.
We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.