Reading HLTA (Maternity cover)

More than one location, Bridge Academy Trust

61 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 July 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 18 hours per week Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days, 39 weeks a year Fixed term, covering Maternity leave.
• Contract type: Fixed term - until current post holder returns, estimated 8 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Scale 7, Points 19 - 24

What skills and experience we're looking for

Notley High School and Sixth Form, part of Bridge Academy Trust, is an ambitious, improving school rated Strong by Ofsted for Inclusion and Leadership & Governance (May 2026). Inspectors found that adults are precise in identifying pupils who need help with their reading, with clear systems in place to identify and target pupils' specific reading needs, and that leaders make sure staff are well trained to provide the right support.
We are seeking a skilled and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Reading) to cover maternity leave from January 2027, supporting pupils who need help to develop their reading skill and confidence.

Whilst this is a central role, it is primarily based at Notley High School.

About the role
• Delivering targeted reading intervention and support across the school
• Working closely with the SENDCo and the Assistant Headteacher for Whole School Reading to identify and support pupils with reading needs
• Full support from an experienced and welcoming team
• Opportunity to contribute to our “Enjoy · Enrich · Achieve · Aspire” ethos

We are looking for someone who
• Holds HLTA status (or equivalent relevant experience/qualification)
• Has experience delivering structured reading intervention programmes
• Is confident identifying and addressing gaps in pupils' reading ability
• Is committed to inclusive practice and raising outcomes for all pupils
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

What the school offers its staff

About us
“A happy, highly welcoming place to be” — leaders and staff at all levels are determined that every child thrives. — Ofsted, May 2026

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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Job Description - Trust Wide Reading HLTA.pdf - 263 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridge Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Bridge Academy Trust website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-academy-trust

Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

School Details

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/notley-high-school-and-braintree-sixth-form

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