HLTA-Humanities
Horizon Academy, London, E6 6FE10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,785.00 Annually (Actual)
HLTA-Humanities job summary
HLTA (Humanities)
Apply by: Friday 26th June 2026
Start Date: September 2026
Actual Salary: Scale 6, point 18, £27,785 to £28,617
Location: Horizon Academy, Flanders Road, London E6 6FE
Contract type: Permanent, 39 weeks, term time only
Hours: 35 hours per week
This role is based at Horizon Academy, a SEMH specialist school for ages 7 to 16. We work hard to create an inclusive environment with strong relationships and high aspirations.
In this role, you will:
Support the delivery of engaging Humanities lessons, targeted interventions and literacy programmes for pupils from Key Stage 3 through to GCSE and Functional Skills, adapting learning inline with EHCPs to meet a wide range of needs.
Play a key role in improving pupil attainment, engagement and confidence in Humanities, helping young people develop the literacy skills they need to succeed both academically and in their future lives. This may include working with pupils as part of the tutoring programme for those not attending school.
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, therapists, senior leaders and families to provide a joined-up approach to supporting pupils. You will help implement effective strategies, monitor progress and contribute to the continuous development of high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
Benefit from ongoing professional development, with the opportunity to progress into teacher training and gain QTS for candidates who demonstrate the required skills, commitment and ambition.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes.
Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception.
Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities.
Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.
As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:
Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice
Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools
Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways
You are not working in isolation - you are part of a wider system
Our offer:
Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
Access to a structured programme of professional development
Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
Access to staff benefits and discount schemes
Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible
Visits are welcomed. Please contact horizonacademyinfo@ekotrust.org.uk to arrange this or for any further information.
To apply, please visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143275/EDV-2026-HA-91868
Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date for applications: 26th June 2026
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 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 Horizon Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 69 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Horizon Academy website
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