Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Literacy

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AE

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,677.00 - £29,942.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6 - SCP 15-22

Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Literacy job summary

The successful candidate will lead and deliver a range of targeted interventions, working particularly with pupils who have literacy difficulties, SEND and/or English as an Additional Language.

You will have a key role in delivering Lexonik Advance and Lexonik Leap, supporting pupils to develop their reading fluency, vocabulary, decoding, spelling and comprehension.

You will also support our provision for EAL pupils, working with colleagues to help students develop the language and literacy skills they need to access the secondary curriculum.

An important part of the role will be the development and delivery of wider learning interventions. This will include using MeLSA (Mediated Learning Support Approach) principles to help pupils develop their thinking, memory, metacognition, independence, and confidence as learners.

You will be expected to take ownership of interventions from identification and planning through to delivery, assessment, and evaluation. You will monitor pupil progress, analyse the impact of provision, and work closely with colleagues to ensure that intervention is making a measurable difference.

You will also have the opportunity to:

contribute to the development of our whole-school reading culture;

support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs;

deliver individual and small-group interventions;

support EAL learners, including newly arrived pupils;

contribute to literacy and learning CPD;

share effective practice with colleagues;

support the development of intervention resources;

contribute to provision mapping and evaluation;

lead or deliver other targeted academic interventions according to school need.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

has HLTA status or an equivalent Level 4 qualification, or is willing to work towards this;

has GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above;

has experience of working within a school environment;

has experience of delivering literacy or other targeted interventions;

understands the barriers that can affect reading and learning;

has experience of supporting pupils with SEND;

has excellent communication and organisational skills;

can build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining high expectations;

is confident working independently and as part of a wider team;

is committed to using assessment and evidence to demonstrate impact;

is passionate about helping young people become confident and independent learners.

Lexonik training, MeLSA training, EAL experience or relevant literacy/SEND qualifications would be highly desirable. However, we are also interested in candidates who have the right experience, skills and commitment and are keen to develop their expertise through further training.

Professional development

We are committed to developing our staff. The successful candidate will have opportunities to undertake relevant professional development, which may include Lexonik, MeLSA, EAL, literacy intervention, SEND, safeguarding and other specialist training relevant to the needs of the role.

Why join us?

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.We promote a balanced workload and a supportive work environment focused on wellbeing.Opportunities for continuous personal and professional development through "Education Connect" and resources from the National College.Benefits include complimentary tea/coffee, participation in pension schemes, Occupational Sick Pay Scheme, access to TCAT+ for discounts and wellbeing resources, and more.A commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities, and a culture of inclusivity and fairness. Safeguarding

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

Please complete the support staff application form and return it to Jacqui McInnes at j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 12 Noon

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the skills, experience and commitment required to make a positive difference to our pupils.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Bridgewater High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1683 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bridgewater High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgewater-high-school-warrington

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