Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Macaulay Primary Academy, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 2ES8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 April 2026
Closing date
24 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday mornings.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 20th April to 31st August 2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade F Points 14 to 19 (£29,540.00 to £32,061.00 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £12,415.36.
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a HLTA, you will complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. You will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You will provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes and to encourage pupils to become independent learners. You will provide support for pupil welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life.
Candidates must have experience in Early Years or Nursery.
Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Workscheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry-leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
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 Macaulay Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 432 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Macaulay Primary Academy website
- Email address
- herrickt@mpacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01472 503350
Macaulay Primary School is a great place to learn and work. Our school motto is ‘Reaching for the Stars’ and we believe that all children, irrespective of their background, can succeed and achieve their ambitions. We provide a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment where learning is fun and everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential and attaining the highest possible standards is at the heart of all we do. We aim to broaden children’s minds and raise their aspirations. There is a ‘can do’ approach from both staff and children with everyone working together, striving to make our school the best that it can be.
The culture of the school is one in which staff and pupils are continually learning; work collaboratively and are determined to succeed. The principles of nurturing lie at the heart of our school and drive everything we do. We work hard to remove barriers to learning and we place great emphasis on academic achievement, ensuring that children have the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to prepare them for life.
Arranging a visit to Macaulay Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email herrickt@mpacademy.org.uk.
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