HLTA Reading
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,195 to £25,772 per year |
| Additional salary information: | NJC Salary Scale Point 11 - 15 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Grays, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Hathaway Academy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
HLTA Reading
• NJC Salary Scale Point 11 - 15
• £24,195 - £25,772 Actual per annum
• £28,871 - £30,753 FTE per annum
• 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
• Commencement: as soon as possible
Come join us at The Hathaway Academy! We are an Ofsted rated GOOD Academy in Grays, Essex and a part of Academy Transformation Trust.
About this Role
We’re looking for a HLTA Reading to instil a love of reading in pupils and to raise the standards of reading ages throughout the academy.
We are seeking to appoint a HLTA Reading who can support the learning of individual pupils within the classroom in all subjects when needed and within the library. The post would also suit applicants who wish to gain experience of working with pupils in an academy setting prior to training as a teacher or pursuing other career options.
About Us:
Our mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for our pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to our staff who are key to our success. We believe that every child does matter and that confidence is at the heart of their successful achievement. Our way of working is to build trust through high quality working relationships, which engages pupils and all those involved in their learning, thereby giving them the confidence to achieve successful outcomes.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of the Hathaway family and will benefit from working with the most wonderful pupils and alongside experienced, friendly and welcoming staff members. In addition, you will also be able to access continuing Professional Development.
About Academy Transformation Trust:
The Hathaway Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.
Academy Transformation Trust has an Employee Benefit Platform called Vivup where many things can be accessed such as:
• Home and Electronics - this benefit helps you spread the cost of a huge range of technology and home appliances from Currys PC World and John Lewis and Partners. Orders are placed directly with the retailer and delivered straight to your door
• Cycle to Work - Save up to 42% on the latest cycling equipment to help save on your commute to work.
• Bike Shop - Outside of Cycle to Work, bikes for the whole family, children’s bikes, components and bikes over £1,000, where you can spread the cost.
• Lifestyle Savings - access a huge range of discounts across the UK’s major retailers including technology, fashion, supermarkets, travel and much more!
• Vivup highfive - Our organisation’s own recognition platform is an easy new way to recognise colleagues’ hard work, achievements and milestones all you have to do is download the APP.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential, impartial assistance to help you in times of need including a 24/7 help line
Why not come and join the Hathaway family and make a difference.
For Further information and to apply online, please see our application pack.
Closing date: Friday 13th February 9:00am, we may close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Interview date: we will be conducting interviews as an ongoing basis as applications are received.
The Hathaway Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
• NJC Salary Scale Point 11 - 15
• £24,195 - £25,772 Actual per annum
• £28,871 - £30,753 FTE per annum
• 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
• Commencement: as soon as possible
Come join us at The Hathaway Academy! We are an Ofsted rated GOOD Academy in Grays, Essex and a part of Academy Transformation Trust.
About this Role
We’re looking for a HLTA Reading to instil a love of reading in pupils and to raise the standards of reading ages throughout the academy.
We are seeking to appoint a HLTA Reading who can support the learning of individual pupils within the classroom in all subjects when needed and within the library. The post would also suit applicants who wish to gain experience of working with pupils in an academy setting prior to training as a teacher or pursuing other career options.
About Us:
Our mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for our pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to our staff who are key to our success. We believe that every child does matter and that confidence is at the heart of their successful achievement. Our way of working is to build trust through high quality working relationships, which engages pupils and all those involved in their learning, thereby giving them the confidence to achieve successful outcomes.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of the Hathaway family and will benefit from working with the most wonderful pupils and alongside experienced, friendly and welcoming staff members. In addition, you will also be able to access continuing Professional Development.
About Academy Transformation Trust:
The Hathaway Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.
Academy Transformation Trust has an Employee Benefit Platform called Vivup where many things can be accessed such as:
• Home and Electronics - this benefit helps you spread the cost of a huge range of technology and home appliances from Currys PC World and John Lewis and Partners. Orders are placed directly with the retailer and delivered straight to your door
• Cycle to Work - Save up to 42% on the latest cycling equipment to help save on your commute to work.
• Bike Shop - Outside of Cycle to Work, bikes for the whole family, children’s bikes, components and bikes over £1,000, where you can spread the cost.
• Lifestyle Savings - access a huge range of discounts across the UK’s major retailers including technology, fashion, supermarkets, travel and much more!
• Vivup highfive - Our organisation’s own recognition platform is an easy new way to recognise colleagues’ hard work, achievements and milestones all you have to do is download the APP.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential, impartial assistance to help you in times of need including a 24/7 help line
Why not come and join the Hathaway family and make a difference.
For Further information and to apply online, please see our application pack.
Closing date: Friday 13th February 9:00am, we may close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Interview date: we will be conducting interviews as an ongoing basis as applications are received.
The Hathaway Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
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