16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    30 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week (39 weeks per annum) Mon – Thu: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm / Fri: 8.00 am – 3.30 pm

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 4: £26,243 - £29,838 FTE per annum (£22,772- £25,892 per annum pro rata salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Barr’s Hill School is an outstanding school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.

Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.

Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Higher Level Teaching Assistant. An ambitious and innovative Higher Level Teaching Assistant will thrive in this environment and will be offered plentiful opportunity for further progression.

Under the guidance, direction and in collaboration with the Director of Inclusion and Inclusion Manager undertake specific work with identified pupils, providing a complementary service to that provided by teachers, in relation to SEMH support and reading comprehension. Enhance the learning of pupils who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential. Use advanced/high level of knowledge and specialist skills across a range of specialist disciplines, thus contributing to raising standards of attainment, improving attendance, reducing exclusions and maintaining good standards of behaviour.

For full information about this opportunity please see our recruitment pack.

Please note that all applications must be received on The Futures Trust application form. We do not accept CV’s.


Closing Date

Monday 16 February 2026

Interviews

tbc

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

What the school offers its staff

Salary & Benefits

Grade 4: £26,243 - £29,838 FTE per annum (£22,772- £25,892 per annum pro rata salary)

37 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week (39 weeks per annum)

Mon – Thu: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm / Fri: 8.00 am – 3.30 pm​

Benefits – Enhancing Working Lives

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
  • Career pathways across the Trust
  • Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
  • Online retail discount
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
  • Flexible Working Arrangements

www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/why-work-for-the-futures-trust

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Barr's Hill School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1038 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02477 102134

Arranging a visit to Barr's Hill School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk.

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