Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA
Joseph Norton Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU26 days remaining to apply
Closing date
28 October 2026 at 8am
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,348.00 - £28,526.00 Annually (Actual) 32.5 hrs a week, term time plus 5 training days
Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA job summary
Location: Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield until we move to our brand New School in Deighton.
WHO WE AREAt Joseph Norton Academy (part of the Wellspring Academy Trust), we do school a bit differently. We support wonderful children and young people with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
No two days are ever the same here. Our pupils have ever changing needs due to their diverse backgrounds, which means we adapt, support, and grow together every single day. Above all, the most important things you can bring to this role are patience, empathy, a willingness to learn, and a genuine drive to help our pupils succeed.
We are growing and looking for positive, resilient people to join our supportive team.
Our culture is built on the core values of Respect, Perseverance, Cooperation, and Responsibility, which are reflected in our Ways of Working.
THE ROLE
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA you will be supporting outstanding progress in learning. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher/ phase lead to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes but is not limited to:
Supporting and leading a class
Ability to form relationships and communicate effectively
Manage student behaviour in the classroom and handle disruptive behaviour, always promoting a positive learning environment
Completing pupil records with regular feedback to senior colleagues
Flexible to cover other classes and act up where necessary
Using your experience to lead enrichment groups
Be involved and active with all activities we as a school may promote
Direct junior staff
Experience in a school or similar setting
Experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs
Educated with GCSE Maths and English
Level 3 qualification with desire to complete Level 4
HLTA qualification OR willing to achieve within 2 years through our CPD programme
Car driver with access to own vehicle
As well as our values as outlined above we are seeking resilience from our HLTA
WHAT WE OFFER
Starting salary for HLTA is £26,348 actual annual salary, working 32.5 hours per week.
Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.
Find out why our team loves working at Joseph Norton Academy by watching our video.
NEXT STEPS
For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW, alternatively if you have additional questions then please reach out to our recruitment coordinator, Lauren: lleibrick@wellspringacademies.org.uk
If you are unsure if you meet all the criteria but have an interest in this opportunity then please do submit your application.
If this post isn't for you, check out our other vacancies. You can find these here!
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Why Join Our Talent Pool?
If we don't have any suitable vacancies available, we encourage you to register for our Talent Pool. When applying, you aren't just joining a waiting list, you are positioning yourself at the front of the line for a rewarding career. When a suitable vacancy opens, our talent pool is our first port of call and our recruitment team will be in touch. We will keep you up to date with the latest news and activities within our school on a regular basis. We are regularly looking for support staff and we offer a range of flexible contracts.
Complete our Talent Pool application form by clicking here!
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Joseph Norton Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 7 to 16
- Size
- 62 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Special - SEMH
School location
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