Salary: Grade 7 SCP 24-28 £29,093-£32,655 FTE (Pay award pending)
Actual Salary: £23,988- £26,924
Working hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days INSET
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Brookhaven is a forward-thinking, specialist school located in Bury, where every learner is empowered to achieve their goals. We are proud to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that enables both students and staff to thrive.
We are currently seeking a passionate and professional Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our committed team. This is a varied and rewarding role that will involve:
* Leading interventions that make a real impact in literacy, numeracy, social communication, and sensory needs
* Teaching lessons and providing high-quality cover when required
* Coordinating staff cover, timetables, and supporting smooth daily operations
* Overseeing and maintaining student plans (profiles, behaviour, medical and are) in partnership with families and professionals
* Providing pastoral and behaviour support through mentoring, restorative practice, and targeted programmes
* Planning, delivering, and coordinating bespoke, individualised learning programmes for students who are struggling to access lessons
* Supporting the organisation and scheduling of reviews and meetings with staff, students, parents, and external professionals
Our brand-new school building opened in February 2024, and we now have over 70 pupils on roll. It's an exciting time to join Brookhaven as we continue to grow and shape the future of our school community.
Brookhaven is an innovative, forward-thinking school based in Bury where all learners are empowered to achieve their dreams. Where we believe everyone has the potential to be extraordinary We have a world class team that work relentlessly to make every day a magical day of learning; to suit every child's needs, to ensure they make rapid gains not only as learners across the whole curriculum but as an individuals prepared for next century living as well as the world that we live in today. It is our duty and privilege as a school and community to make a difference every day.
Everything we do at Brookhaven is underpinned by our vision, values and ethos: We believe that all children should have the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point. We pledge an unswerving commitment to improve, accelerate and enable ambitious life goals for all students.
We aim "To be unique by design, and awesome by outcome".
All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead… Make the Remarkable Happen
At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you'll be part of something extraordinary.
We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.
Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
* An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
* Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays)
* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
* Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
* Free Eye Tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
We know our people are the key to our success and so we're committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.
Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.
* Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
* Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
* Access to the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.
* Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
* Participating in peer reviews.
* Access to a suite of online courses.
* Placement projects within our family of schools.
Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities Statement
Brookhaven is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy
This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our Trust's commitment to safer recruitment.
An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as the CRB, is required. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.
Shaw Education Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.
In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.
Application deadline: 9am Tuesday 23rd September
Interview date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications.
Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person