Job Description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with Responsibility for Whole-School ReadingRequired for Easter 2026 or soonerLocation: Shifnal, ShropshireSalary: Grade 7 Spinal Points 12 - 17 (£14.37 - £15.58)Hours: 37 hours per week – Term Time Only plus 2 PD Days - Permanent
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Are you a highly skilled HLTA with experience in primary literacy? Do you want to bring your expertise to a secondary setting and lead a transformational approach to reading across the school?
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Are you a highly motivated individual and have a passion for working with children with SEND?
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We are seeking a committed HLTA to lead our whole-school reading strategy. You will coordinate reading assessments, tracking, and targeted interventions, working with a team to ensure all students, especially those with low reading ages, make accelerated progress.
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This is a unique opportunity to shape literacy development in a secondary context, drawing on your primary experience to close gaps and raise achievement.
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Idsall School is a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 rural school with excellent facilities throughout the school. You will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development.
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We offer a welcoming, friendly, hard-working and committed team of colleagues whom, at all levels, are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care.
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The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.
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Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 13th February 2026
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Our reference: AGS578Vacancy: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with Responsibility for Whole-School Reading
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Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Idsall School