14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    21 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 November 2025

Job details

Job role

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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,090.00 - £24,577.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Salary Scale Point 8 - 12

Library HLTA job summary

Library HLTA

  • NJC Salary Scale Point 8 - 12
  • £23,090 - £24,577 Actual per annum
  • £27,553 - £29,327 FTE per annum
  • 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
  • Commencement: as soon as possible

Come join us at The Hathaway Academy! We are an Ofsted rated GOOD Academy in Grays, Essex and a part of Academy Transformation Trust.

About this Role

We’re looking for a Library HLTA to instil a love of reading in pupils and to raise the standards of reading ages throughout the academy.

We are seeking to appoint a Library HLTA who can support the learning of individual pupils within the classroom in all subjects when needed and within the library. The post would also suit applicants who wish to gain experience of working with pupils in an academy setting prior to training as a teacher or pursuing other career options.

About Us:

Our mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for our pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to our staff who are key to our success. We believe that every child does matter and that confidence is at the heart of their successful achievement. Our way of working is to build trust through high quality working relationships, which engages pupils and all those involved in their learning, thereby giving them the confidence to achieve successful outcomes.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of the Hathaway family and will benefit from working with the most wonderful pupils and alongside experienced, friendly and welcoming staff members. In addition, you will also be able to access continuing Professional Development.

About Academy Transformation Trust:

The Hathaway Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

Academy Transformation Trust has an Employee Benefit Platform called Vivup where many things can be accessed such as:

  • Home and Electronics - this benefit helps you spread the cost of a huge range of technology and home appliances from Currys PC World and John Lewis and Partners. Orders are placed directly with the retailer and delivered straight to your door
  • Cycle to Work - Save up to 42% on the latest cycling equipment to help save on your commute to work.
  • Bike Shop - Outside of Cycle to Work, bikes for the whole family, children’s bikes, components and bikes over £1,000, where you can spread the cost.
  • Lifestyle Savings - access a huge range of discounts across the UK’s major retailers including technology, fashion, supermarkets, travel and much more!
  • Vivup highfive - Our organisation’s own recognition platform is an easy new way to recognise colleagues’ hard work, achievements and milestones all you have to do is download the APP.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential, impartial assistance to help you in times of need including a 24/7 help line 

Why not come and join the Hathaway family and make a difference.

For Further information and to apply online, please see our application pack.

Closing date: Friday 21st November 9:00am, we may close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Interview date: we will be conducting interviews as an ongoing basis as applications are received.

The Hathaway Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.



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

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

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.

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About The Hathaway Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
608 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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The Hathaway Academy provides an ambitious and stimulating educational environment for both students and staff, which challenges and supports us all to achieve our very best.

Teaching and learning is the core purpose of what we do as an Academy and therefore we are committed to ensuring that we provide the highest quality of teaching and learning standards, which is supported by exceptional staff professional development.

Student Leadership is an important aspect of our daily work as we want our students to feel that they are part of our strategic decision making. Consequently, our students feel safe and enjoy being at the Academy and are keen and eager to join our range of student leadership groups, taking active responsibility for their own learning and that of their peers. We are focussed on developing students’ skills, character and competencies which will allow them to flourish in later life, ensuring they become responsible citizens.

As a community we uphold the traditional values of good manners, strong discipline and smart uniform and these are embodied in our Pride Drives which are embedded in our culture and ethos. We are really proud of our supportive and caring pastoral systems as we truly believe that students thrive and achieve academic and personal success when they feel happy, safe and secure.

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