Level Teaching Assistant; Level 3

Job Title

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level
3)

Actual Annual Salary:£24,959 - £27,229 (Grade D, based on hours and weeks worked)

Full Time Equivalent Salary:CLF Grade D (£31,954 - £34,860) based on full time, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days

Hours:Part-time, 33.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Proposed

Start Date:

01 September 2026

We are looking for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for developing and delivering agreed learning activities under an appropriate system of supervision.

You will support students in accessing the curriculum, engaging with their learning and achieving their full potential by employing relevant strategies and techniques developed as a result of significant experience, specialist knowledge, skill and expertise.

The post would be suited to an experienced TA looking for the next step in their career or a current HLTA looking for a change in role or setting.

You will:

• Support students in accessing the curriculum, engaging with learning and achieving full potential.
• Plan and deliver learning activities under appropriate supervision.
• Manage behaviour on a one-to-one or small group basis.
• Engage with children and demonstrate inclusive practice.

You will:

• Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
• Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one-to-one or small group basis.
• Be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• Practice good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
• Be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing career progression opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• Family leave options, including above-industry average maternity pay.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and on-site parking.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 65% of the pupils who attend Summerhill Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the pupils we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.