Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Fairfield Academy, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN33 3AE26 days remaining to apply
Closing date
11 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) NJC 5 - NJC 8 ( £19,738 - £20,696.02 pa pro rata)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary
Fairfield Academy is now recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for our Emerald Hub. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
We are seeking an individual to work with children in our Emerald Hub; a purpose-built specialist resource base for children with a primary need of Communication and Interaction. To work under the direction and within an agreed system of supervision from a qualified teacher. To complement the teachers’ delivery of the National Curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies. To undertake specified timetabled teaching duties as agreed with the Headteacher. To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also to supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers including PPA. To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life, both in the Emerald Hub and across the mainstream school.
About our Academy
Fairfield Academy is a warm and welcoming primary school based in Scartho near Grimsby, offering a world-class education for children aged 3-11, with a dedicated nursery and early years provision.
At our school, we set extremely high standards for our pupils where learning is a high priority. We expect them to take pride in their behaviour, their attitudes to learning and uniform. We encourage children to foster positive relationships with each other through our academy values, to be kind and courteous, and develop lively and enquiring minds. We want our children to enjoy learning and develop an understanding of the world around them whilst highlighting the importance of aspirations and achievement.
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities varying from the Arts to Sporting activities.
Salary & Benefits
- NJC 5-8, £24,790- £25,992 pro rata ( £19,738 - £20,696.per annum pro rata)
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- CPD including Knowledge Development Courses
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and Recognition Scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Benefits Platform: Holiday discounts, cinema tickets, restaurant booking discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
What we are looking for
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English or equivalent level of competency.
- Have HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
- An individual experienced in dealing with conflicting demands.
- The ability to plan activities.
- Experience of working with children with SEN, particularly C&L needs.
- Someone who has the ability to carry our appropriate physical interventions where necessary to safeguard themselves and others (after training).
- Good organisation and effective time management skills.
- A motivated individual who is enthusiastic, with a can do attitude.
- Honesty and Integrity.
- Team working skills and someone who would be a positive role model to our pupils.
- Willingness to work with parent/carers and pupils, dealing with issues patiently and sensitively.
- Ability to work as part of a team to implement and share new ideas.
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.
To arrange a visit please email admin@fairfield-academy.co.uk from the 1st September and our Senior Administrator will get back to you.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
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 Fairfield Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 318 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Fairfield Academy website
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