Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: St Mark's School, Bath
Salary: Grade 4 Scale Points 7–10 (£27,274 – £28,608 per annum, FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days
Hours: 30 hours per week, across 5 days
Start Date: November 2026 (as soon as possible)
Closing date for applications: Monday 12th October
Reports To: SENCO
About the Role
Are you a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant ready to step into a Higher Level role? We are seeking an enthusiastic HLTA to join our team in delivering high-quality, targeted support for students with diverse learning and Special Educational Needs.
Working closely under the guidance of our SENCO and teaching staff, you will take a leading role in running specialised interventions, delivering EHCP requirements, and promoting an inclusive, empowering environment where every pupil can succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions, including literacy programs, Lego Therapy, and Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) support sessions.
- Implement pupil EHCP requirements, assist with developing target action plans, and apply tailored strategies based on individual student profiles.
- Support classroom management, create engaging learning displays, assist with activity planning, update pupil progress records, and provide clear feedback to teachers.
- Use varied approaches and ICT tools to boost literacy and numeracy skills, adapting activities dynamically to student responses.
- Build positive relationships, act as a role model, foster pupil self-esteem, encourage peer integration, and assist with supervision during break times or school trips.
What We Are Looking For
Essential:
- Level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent), plus NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualification/experience with DfES TA Induction completion) OR at least 3 years of relevant LSA/TA experience.
- Demonstrable experience working with children, running specialised intervention strategies for pupils with complex needs, and working under general supervision.
- Strong ICT skills to support learning and administrative tasks (e.g., Google Suite, data entry).
- Ability to build strong relationships with both children and adults, with a good understanding of child development, welfare, and classroom dynamics.
Desirable:
- First Aid qualification.
- Formal training in SEN strategies or basic literacy/numeracy intervention programs.
- General understanding of the National Curriculum and relevant codes of practice.
Safeguarding Statement
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required prior to appointment.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Early submission of your application is strongly advised.
St Mark's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
