Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Clayton Hall Academy, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3DN

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,933.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - required as soon as possible

37 hours per week/term time - Grade 5, starting salary £27933

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our SEND team at Clayton Hall Academy in the North Staffs & Stoke Stoke Learning Community.

We are looking for someone to support our students in the classroom under the guidance of the SEND team and class teacher, addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. You will provide support in classrooms, during small group or 1-2-1 intervention and for enrichment activities, as per your strengths and interests.

We are part of the Windsor Academy Trust where the support, guidance and cross-school work is of a high quality. We all strive for excellence and have a real sense of community, and being part of the community is incredibly important to us. Our team approach is evident in everything that we do, and this has been a key factor in securing school improvement in recent years. We firmly believe in the importance of all of our students achieving an excellent education, which in turn enables our students to believe that they can achieve their dreams with hard work, determination and self-motivation.

The value of being part of our team should not be underestimated, joining our Trust will mean that you will be part of a supportive and dedicated group of staff who will invest in your professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your abilities and knowledge whilst working in a supportive environment in conjunction with other very dedicated and professional staff.

Please contact Gareth Pass, Deputy Head, on gpass@claytonhall.windsoracademytrust.org.uk for further information.

Closing date: 9am Monday 28th September Interview will be held later the same week

Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS with barred list check applies to all roles. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, please be aware that online searches of shortlisted candidates may take place as part of our due diligence processes.

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

Clayton Hall Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check applies to all roles within the Trust(formerly CRB).
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, please be aware that online searches of shortlisted candidates may take place as part of our due diligence processes.

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 Clayton Hall Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 828 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Clayton Hall Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clayton-hall-academy

Clayton Hall Academy has recently joined Windsor Academy Trust and is based on the outskirts of Newcastle under Lyme. We are a friendly and vibrant 11- 16 academy based in Clayton. We welcome teachers and professional services staff who are enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education.
We know our staff are our most valuable resource and we have an excellent team. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

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