Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Kaleidoscope Learning Trust, Northwich, CW8 1NU

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Asap

• Closing date

  2 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,090.00 - £28,948.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 7, SCP 18 – SCP 23 £31,537 - £33,699 (£27,090 - £28,948) pro-rata

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Required as soon as possible.

Term-time Plus 5 days during the holidays 37 hours per week.

39 weeks per year.

PayScale: NJC Grade 7, SCP 18 - SCP 23 £31,537 - £33,699

(£27,090 - £28,948) pro-rata

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with complex social communication needs, SEMH, or Autism Spectrum Conditions? We are looking for a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a real difference.

What the role involves:

Providing targeted support to pupils in the classroom and individually.

Planning and delivering lessons when required.

Promoting inclusive practice and positive behaviour strategies.

Collaborating with staff, parents, and external professionals to support pupil development.

What we’re looking for:

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience working with SEMH, ASC, or complex communication needs.

Strong communication, organisation, and teaching skills.

A creative, adaptable, and inclusive approach to learning.

Why join us:

Make a tangible impact on pupils’ lives.

Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Access to professional development and training opportunities.

Apply today to become an essential part of Cloughwood Academy’s welcoming team and help us continue to provide an exceptional educational experience for our pupils.

How to Apply:

Closing date: Friday 2nd January 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 12th January 2026

Further details and application forms are available from www.cloughwoodacademy.co.uk/vacancies

Telephone: 01606 537690

Due to the volume of applications received, if you do not hear from the school within 1 week of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful this time.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - The provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You MUST, therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions on the application form.

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

Kaledioscope Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will consider carrying out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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 Kaleidoscope Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Kaleidoscope Learning Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kaleidoscope-learning-trust

Cloughwood Academy Special Needs part of Kaledioscope Learning Trust.

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