Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits. Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive school that provides an outstanding education of excellence for all? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff who embody sector leading educational practice? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff? Leigh Academy Halley is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant, joining September 2026 on a permanent basis. This role delivers the curriculum to classes through working collaboratively with teachers and teaching assistants in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. To ensure progress for all students by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage students to become independent learners, whilst providing support for students with medical, personal care and behavioural needs. We’d like to hear from you if you would like to: Support, assist and supervise students during lessons and at lunchtimes. Work with individuals or groups of students to address targets identified in their individual learning plans. Promote and reinforce students’ self-esteem, independence and participation within the Academy community. Support students who may exhibit challenging behaviour, are disaffected, have learning difficulties and complex needs. Participate in the planning process to advise teachers on strategies as necessary. Assist in the delivery of intervention and support programmes. Provide assistance as required in the development of learning resources. This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful