Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Numeracy)
Droylsden Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 6QDThis job expired on 5 November 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time, term time: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade F (Points 17-22)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? We are seeking a motivated and skilled HLTA to accelerate progress in Mathematics and Numeracy, helping students catch up, build confidence and access the full curriculum.
Working closely with teaching staff and curriculum leaders in Learning Support and Mathematics, you will deliver targeted interventions, develop key skills and independently tutor and supervise individuals and small groups, including Year 7 and 8 catch-up groups. You will monitor progress, assess learning and provide clear, evidence-based feedback to help students achieve their best.
We are looking for a proactive, caring and confident professional with excellent communication skills, high expectations and a genuine commitment to fostering positive attitudes to learning, independence and resilience.
If you are ready to inspire, challenge and empower students to succeed, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
The Trust
From 1st January 2022, Droylsden Academy has become the founding member of the Tame River Educational Trust. You can find more information about this at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.
Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.
The School
Droylsden Academy is a good school; this is a very exciting time to join us as we continue to build a team of committed professionals who are driven in making our vision of becoming outstanding a reality.
“Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy”
“Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”
“Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards”
“Pupils behave well and work hard”
“Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain”
“Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time”
“An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”
“Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs”
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Droylsden Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 926 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Droylsden Academy website
- Email address
- hr@droylsdenacademy.com
- Phone number
- 0161 301 7600
About Droylsden Academy Droylsden Academy is a mainstream, co-educational, non-denominational secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Droylsden, Manchester, and there are currently 926 pupils on its roll. In September 2009, Droylsden School converted to academy status and moved into a state-of-the-art building, with places for 930 pupils. The academy is sponsored by Tameside College and it works in partnership with the college to raise levels of attainment and the aspirations of students. Droylsden Academy is built on three core values: politeness, hard work and honesty. The secondary school encourages pupils to treat everyone and everything as they would wish to be treated and to be respectful, polite and courteous at all times. Droylsden Academy is a thriving, nationally recognised school as reflected in our October 2026 Ofsted inspection in which we were graded STRONG in most areas. Our Be Here to Belong school culture is founded upon high expectations and a belief that all students can flourish academically and personally as a result of our strong teaching, rich personal development offer and superb team of staff.
"This is a happy school where positive relationships between teachers and pupils enable pupils to thrive."
"Staff are incredibly proud to work at this school."
"Staff at an early stage of their careers are very well supported."
"Leaders…have an unrelenting drive for evermore success at this school. They place no limits on what can be achieved by pupils and staff at Droylsden Academy."
"In lessons, pupils’ conduct supports a purposeful learning environment where teachers can teach and their peers can learn. They are calm and focused on the task in hand, keen to learn more."
"Leaders have designed a highly effective programme of professional development for staff. Teachers follow the school’s ambitious training programmes. This ensures that teaching is consistently of a high standard."
"Pupils have a range of opportunities to nurture different interests and uncover hidden talents through the school's 'Electives Programme'. There is something for everyone."
Arranging a visit to Droylsden Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@droylsdenacademy.com.
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