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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Lift Hall Road, Hull, HU6 8PP14 days remaining to apply
Closing date
26 May 2026 at 6:22pm
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24517 - £26635 per annum
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Salary: NJC 20- 24 £24,517 - £26,635 (Actual salary) £32,597 - £35,412 (FTE+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time +5)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 28th May
Interview: TBC
Start date: September 2026
An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day
At Lift Hall Road, we're looking for passionate, proactive and reliable Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our team and help drive forward learning outcomes for our children.
You'll work closely with our teachers to support and guide pupils, lead small groups, cover lessons as and when required and play a pivotal role in shaping progress for our pupils. If you're someone who thrives on variety, enjoys helping others shine, and is looking to make a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.
We are happy to support the completion of HLTA training for this role, as long as the successful candidate already holds Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and has relevant experience working as a teaching assistant or trainee teacher in a school.
About the role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role that puts you right at the heart of learning. As an HLTA, you'll:
* Support pupils and help them make meaningful progress
* Deliver engaging and accessible sessions, including small group interventions
* Step in and lead lessons when required - planned or unplanned
* Help plan lessons and provide feedback that makes a difference
* Be a role model for excellent classroom practice
What we're looking for
We're seeking someone who:
* Holds a recognised HLTA or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (minimum of level 3 is essential for this role)
* Has experience supporting children's learning within a school
* Is confident delivering interventions and covering lessons independently
* Has a strong understanding of how to support children through SATs
* Can work flexibly, proactively and collaboratively within a team
* Shows resilience, positivity and a clear commitment to inclusion
About the school:
Hall Road Academy is a very special place to work. Located in the heart of North Hull, we are proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community. Our pupils are enthusiastic, kind, and eager to learn - they take pride in their work and thrive in a supportive, structured environment. We are a school that believes in the power of high expectations, strong relationships, and consistent routines. Staff at Hall Road benefit from a clear, research-informed approach to teaching, a dedicated leadership team, and a culture where professional development is valued and embedded in daily practice. This is more than just a teaching job - it's a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. Whether you're early in your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find Hall Road to be a rewarding and energising place to work, where your efforts will have real impact.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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 Lift Hall Road
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 292 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lift Hall Road website
Lift Hall Road is a very special primary learning environment serving the communities of North Hull. Our pupils are engaging, take pride in their work and are ready to learn – all we need is you!
We are a traditional school with years of life and experience that gives the school its unique atmosphere and place in the community.We are a busy and enthusiastic learning environment where there is always much to do, see and learn.
Our Values and Ethos
Our Vision:
Together, we aspire to become a learning organisation capable of continuous improvement. A place where:
Pupils attain and achieve through a vibrant and relevant child centred and theme based curriculum.
All staff are confident, valued and motivated to give their best and are renowned for the excellent quality of teaching, learning, care, welfare and support which they provide.
Barriers between the school and the community are removed.
In a caring and loving environment, our staff provide an opportunity for each child to blossom in their educational experiences. We offer children the chance to embrace a variety of learning skills and environment experiences so that they may grow in both dependent and independent learning - enjoying listening to others to gain knowledge and expressing formed opinions of their own.
Teaching is not just the imparting of knowledge on a set subject but, understanding that a child is very much surrounded by an inescapable life environment. We see that education is for embracing the whole of life, seeing each "child's world" as a unique place to grow as a person in their thinking, feeling, reasoning, spiritual outlook and moral values.
Ofsted
We are currently judged as 'good' school and we were last inspected in March 2024. To view all our Ofsted reports please click here
WHY JOIN OUR SCHOOL?
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with Lift Schools.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our Lift Schools Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
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