Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Actual salary starts at £22,240 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1517040 |
Crynodeb
Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in South Leicestershire, the main site is in Wigston, and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose-built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe.
Job Information:
We currently have a vacancy for a full-time fixed-term High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Wigston based, principally for PPA cover across school. This position would suit a person who has knowledge of, or a passion for working with pupils aged 4-19 with learning disabilities.
This is a fixed term role commencing ideally by 06.01.2026 or as soon as possible once all safeguarding checks are in place. The initial end date is 09.07.2025 with the possibility of extension into the next academic year.
We are looking to recruit a HLTA who;
• is inspirational and innovative
• empathetic to special needs and willing to learn from their pupils
• is committed to their passion for vocational learning
• will work to promote excellence in all aspects of schoolwork
• enjoy the challenge associated with achieving the best
• is enthusiastic and committed and wishes to join a dynamic and dedicated team.You will be required to: • Deliver a high quality of teaching and learning in the capacity of leading on forest school activities. You do not have to be a qualified instructor in these roles but should be able to demonstrate an interest in these areas to encourage pupils to take part in an active life style.
• Plan and prepare the lessons for whole classes to cover PPA for a variety of teachers.
• To support teachers in developing the curriculum and opportunities for students
• Provide support to teachers in evaluating pupil progress through a range of assessment activities
• Monitor pupil learning and modify tasks as needed
• Develop structured teaching and learning activities which interest pupils and motivate them to advance their learnin
• Use behaviour management strategies in line with schools policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Attend teacher meetings and contribute to discussion and ideas as a part of the team
• To be able to lead and support other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom
• Attend any necessary and relevant training (payment covered via timesheet)Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about the role. Essential Qualifications required: • HLTA/Teaching and Learning/Equivalent - Level 4 qualification
• Right to work in UK
• Driving licenseContract type: Full-time, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Contract term: Fixed term – initially 06.01.26 - 09.07.25 with possibility of extension
Starting Salary: Grade 8, point 15 - 18
Working hours: 33.61 hrs/wk (includes attendance at weekly Teacher Meeting)
Pro rata salary: Actual salary starts at £22,240-24,125 (pro rata of full time equivalent £28,605 - £31,029)Employee Benefits: • Comprehensive professional development programme.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Recognition of continuous service within Leicestershire and Leicester Local Authority.
• Long service award after 5 years of service.
• Staff well-being service, including access to GP service, counselling and physiotherapy.
• Financial well-being support
• Free parkingThis is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people, complete an application form and send along with a letter of application stating why you consider yourself suitable for this role.The closing date is 20/11/2025 and shortlisting will take place soon after but please note that this vacancy might close sooner if sufficient applications are received so, please don’t delay in applying if you are interested.Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend at least ½ day in Class before the interview date, and this visit does form part of our interview procedure. Interviews will take place week commencing 24/11.25 or 01/12/202 and the process will include leading a session (planning provided) in class and a formal interview. Birkett House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list).
• empathetic to special needs and willing to learn from their pupils
• is committed to their passion for vocational learning
• will work to promote excellence in all aspects of schoolwork
• enjoy the challenge associated with achieving the best
• is enthusiastic and committed and wishes to join a dynamic and dedicated team.You will be required to: • Deliver a high quality of teaching and learning in the capacity of leading on forest school activities. You do not have to be a qualified instructor in these roles but should be able to demonstrate an interest in these areas to encourage pupils to take part in an active life style.
• Plan and prepare the lessons for whole classes to cover PPA for a variety of teachers.
• To support teachers in developing the curriculum and opportunities for students
• Provide support to teachers in evaluating pupil progress through a range of assessment activities
• Monitor pupil learning and modify tasks as needed
• Develop structured teaching and learning activities which interest pupils and motivate them to advance their learnin
• Use behaviour management strategies in line with schools policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Attend teacher meetings and contribute to discussion and ideas as a part of the team
• To be able to lead and support other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom
• Attend any necessary and relevant training (payment covered via timesheet)Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about the role. Essential Qualifications required: • HLTA/Teaching and Learning/Equivalent - Level 4 qualification
• Right to work in UK
• Driving licenseContract type: Full-time, term time only (38 weeks per year)
Contract term: Fixed term – initially 06.01.26 - 09.07.25 with possibility of extension
Starting Salary: Grade 8, point 15 - 18
Working hours: 33.61 hrs/wk (includes attendance at weekly Teacher Meeting)
Pro rata salary: Actual salary starts at £22,240-24,125 (pro rata of full time equivalent £28,605 - £31,029)Employee Benefits: • Comprehensive professional development programme.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Recognition of continuous service within Leicestershire and Leicester Local Authority.
• Long service award after 5 years of service.
• Staff well-being service, including access to GP service, counselling and physiotherapy.
• Financial well-being support
• Free parkingThis is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people, complete an application form and send along with a letter of application stating why you consider yourself suitable for this role.The closing date is 20/11/2025 and shortlisting will take place soon after but please note that this vacancy might close sooner if sufficient applications are received so, please don’t delay in applying if you are interested.Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend at least ½ day in Class before the interview date, and this visit does form part of our interview procedure. Interviews will take place week commencing 24/11.25 or 01/12/202 and the process will include leading a session (planning provided) in class and a formal interview. Birkett House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list).