Higher Level Teaching Assistant (PMLD)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location: Hob Moor Oaks Academy Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 - 4, Wednesday 8:30 - 4:30, Friday 8:30 - 3:30 Salary: £31,015 - £33,673 Actual salary: £25,389 - £27,564 Contract: Permanent We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team—someone who can represent our core values and help our pupils navigate their personal learning journeys with confidence. In this role, you will work closely with children and young people who have Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), complex medical needs, and physical disabilities. About us At Ebor Academy Trust we believe we are one school with many sites, we believe in helping our children to achieve the very best outcomes while feeling inspired and supported to achieve their very best. We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is passionate about developing the true potential of children through a nurturing, inspiring, challenging and motivating environment. About you Being a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Hob Moor Oaks requires a versatile toolkit of skills and expertise. . You should have—or be eager to develop—expertise in: High Expectations: A firm belief that our children deserve the highest quality of education and the most ambitious outcomes. Team Leadership: The ability to lead a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants to improve educational outcomes for all, ensuring a seamless blend of education and personal care. Collaborative Working: Work hand-in-hand with class teachers, therapists, nurses, and speech and language teams A Life Beyond the Classroom: We value well-rounded individuals. Whether you are a marathon runner, a weekend baker, a dedicated gamer, or a keen gardener—your outside interests bring their own personality, energy and perspective to our staff room. Resilience: Being a calm, steady energy to the classroom, providing a sense of security for pupils with complex medical and physical needs. Humour: A genuine love for the joy and unpredictability of working within a special school community. Organisation: An understanding of the importance of providing predictable, well-organised routines to ensure our pupils feel psychologically safe in their learning environment. Our curriculum is bespoke, experiential, and designed around the developmental stages of our pupils. In this role, you will be the architect of a classroom environment that brings our six core values to life: I am ME: You will celebrate the uniqueness of every child, ensuring their EHCP provision and short-term outcomes are met through creative, individualised planning. I am SAFE: You will maintain a classroom rooted in our school values, using high expectations for health and safety, robust Moving and Handling routines and implementing individual MDT targets and individual care plans. I am CURIOUS: You will bring our school curriculum