HLTA
Ellenborough Academy, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7NE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours Mon-Fri
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- Grade 8 SCP 19
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Purpose:
Within an agreed system of supervision, work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to maximise pupil development and achievement.
Roles at this level will be expected to carry out specified work. Higher Level Teaching Assistants may also supervise whole classes during the short term absence of teachers.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
Provide and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils.
Assess record and report on pupil development progress and attainment to the teacher against pre-determined learning objectives using detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils learning.
Share information about pupils with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies attending and contributing to meetings, reviews and IEPs as appropriate.
Support pupil’s social emotional and physical wellbeing reporting concerns to the appropriate person.
This role will be expected to undertake some or all of the following depending on the needs of the pupils in the school:
Provide specialist support to pupils with learning behavioural, communication social sensory or physical difficulties including those with challenging behaviour
Provide support and communication strategies as required e.g. PECs, signing, prescribed physiotherapy programmes, Team Teach, use of specialist aids and equipment.
In accordance with an agreed healthcare plan and following appropriate training as directed by the Head, undertake medically invasive techniques such as feeding through gastronomy tubes, use of nebulisers, oxygen administration, administration of medication
Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language
Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils.
Provide specialist support to all pupils in particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject, EYFS).
Have knowledge of and comply with all school policies and procedures including code of conduct, child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person.
Advise, support and guide the work of other staff demonstrating own duties in particular specialist areas.
Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of the Headteacher and following appropriate training/healthcare plan.
Escort and supervise pupils on out of school activities using own initiative to deal with issues that arise and maintaining good order and standards of behaviour.
Within the context of Trust and school behaviour plans and policies, use discretion and initiative to deal with unanticipated issues and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
Ensure that all legal and statutory requirements are implemented.
What the school offers its staff
Wonderful children, who love to learn
A welcoming environment with high expectations and support
A strong community who work together as a team to ensure the best outcomes for our children
Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Ellenborough Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 50 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Ellenborough Academy website
- Email address
- sam.scott@thegoodshepherdmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07400077842
Ellenborough Academy
Teacher (MPS) One-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Ellenborough Academy
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 20th October 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews to be Held: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Are you committed to ensuring you get the best out of every child? Are you looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career within a friendly but ambitious small team, whilst maintaining a work-life balance?
The Local Governing Body of Ellenborough Academy invite applications from appropriately qualified teachers for this full-time post, teaching an Early Year class combined of Pre-School, Nursery and Reception and ideally the opportunity to lead Science in the school. The post is offered from the start of the Spring term. The post is offered on a one-year fixed term contract due to maternity leave.
We are looking for:
An excellent primary classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
Someone who will work collaboratively with other members of staff, be flexible, well organised and enthusiastic and build positive relationships with pupils and their parents.
Someone who is committed to get the best out of every child and to providing an imaginative and exciting curriculum.
Someone who will continue to develop our strong personal development offer.
The successful candidate will:
have experience of working within EYFS and ideally be ready to lead Science in our school.
be able to plan and deliver lessons that meet children’s individual needs and capture their interests in all areas of the EYFS curriculum
have ambitious expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour, engendering respect through positive relationships and consistency
be a committed team member who will play an active part in the life of the school, engage positively with families and lead by example
know how to keep our children protected, safe and provide an environment where they can thrive.
We can offer you:
A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel
A committed staff who put our children first and centre
An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff and expect all applicants to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website www.ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk.
Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome by prior arrangement with the Headteacher. Please contact the school office by phone 01900 812931 or email head@ellenborough.cumbria.sch.uk to arrange.
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