Job Overview
THE STANWAY SCHOOL
HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT
Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 5
Actual Salary from: £23,940 – £25,120 (Points 9 - 12)
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our team at The Stanway School. If you're dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
As a HLTA, you will primarily be responsible for planning and delivering small-group interventions that support our students' academic and personal growth. You'll work closely with our teachers and the wider SEN team to ensure these interventions are effective and tailored to student needs.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working with young people, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team. While experience in a school setting is essential, we welcome applications from candidates with either primary or secondary school backgrounds.
At The Stanway School, we pride ourselves on having a fantastic and supportive team. This is a unique opportunity to join a great school where your contributions will be highly valued.
If you are a dedicated professional who is ready for a role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.
Hours/Weeks
Hours of work will be between 08:00am – 16:30pm. Working pattern to be discussed at interview.
This post is 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days and 1 additional week during the school closure periods)
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
* Planning and delivering learning to small groups and whole classes;
* Working one-to-one with students with complex learning needs;
* Proactively supporting students with activities designed to enhance numeracy, literacy and social-emotional skills.
* Providing cover if class teachers are absent.
* Promoting positive behaviour, raising esteem and encouraging an aspirational culture;
* Working with SEN students to foster their development as independent learners
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're Looking For You If You Have
* Experience of working in a school setting (primary or secondary)
* The ability to use your own initiative to resolve routine problems independently
* A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative
* A passion for working with children and helping them succeed
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Stanway School?
We Can Offer You
* A Competitive Salary
* Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
* Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
* Employee benefits include:
* Excellent pension scheme
* A Health Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Eye care plan
* Annual free flu vaccination
* Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
* Discounted cinema tickets
* Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l187e0nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDM5fDc0OTU1NXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDQyMTA4NDZ8MA%3d%3d?i=Evsv4IE9m1g%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 7th September 2025
Shortlisting will take place week beginning Monday 8th September 2025
Interviewing will take place on Friday, 12th September 2025
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr