Higher Level Teaching Assistant

E-ACT The Grange School, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4HW

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,592.44 - £25,152.73 Annually (Actual) NJC 8-12, Full Time - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

E-ACT The Grange School | Dream, Believe, Achieve

At E‑ACT The Grange School, we’re more than a primary academy — we’re a vibrant, caring community where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to be their very best. Our ethos, every child, every lesson, every day, shapes everything we do, and we’re looking for people who share that passion.

Our values — Bravery, Belonging, Spark, Soul, Craft, and Change — guide our culture and create a school where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning feels exciting. With a supportive team and a warm, inclusive environment, The Grange is a place where both children and staff can thrive.

If you’re someone who believes in nurturing potential, embracing diversity, and making a real impact on young lives, we’d love you to join us. Bring your enthusiasm, your ideas, and your heart — and help us shape a brighter future for every child.

Discover more:
https://thegrangeschool.e-act.org.uk/

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and ready to take the next step in your education career? At E‑ACT The Grange Academy we’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled High Level Teaching Assistant to join one of our vibrant academies and play a key role in shaping exceptional learning experiences for our pupils.

As an HLTA with E‑ACT, The Grange Academy you’ll be at the heart of the classroom — leading whole‑class learning, delivering targeted interventions, supporting high‑quality teaching, and helping to create an environment where every child feels confident, valued, and inspired. You’ll work closely with teachers and leaders to bring lessons to life, raise aspirations, and ensure all pupils have the support they need to achieve their very best.

Across our academies, our values — Bravery, Belonging, Spark, Soul, Craft, and Change — guide everything we do. They shape our culture, our relationships, and the way we support both children and staff. You’ll be joining a warm, collaborative team where your ideas are welcomed, your development is prioritised, and your impact is felt every day.

Key responsibilities:

• Bring learning to life by supporting individual pupils or small groups in the classroom, working closely with teaching staff to help every child shine.
• Be a steady, encouraging presence for pupils — including those with additional needs — making sure they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
• Build genuine, positive relationships with pupils, getting to know what makes each child tick so you can help them thrive.
• Help create a classroom that feels calm, organised, and inspiring, following lesson plans and proudly showcasing pupils’ achievements.
• Champion positive behaviour by guiding pupils through challenges, responding to incidents with confidence and care, and helping them take ownership of their choices.

Pay range: SCP 8 - 12 (Based on 39 working weeks per year / 37 hours per week) £23,592.44 - £25,152.73 per annum.

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCESs Maths & English minimum of grade 4 or equivalent
• TA2 qualification or relevant experience
• Knowledge of strategies for spelling, reading and number skills
• Ability to work with an individual child or with a group
• Ability to extend children's thinking skills

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk  

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About E-ACT The Grange School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 369 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: E-ACT The Grange School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-grange-school-daventry-daventry

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