Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £25,120 to £27,249 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598 - £31,022 full time/full year equivalent) Working Weeks: 39 weeks We are recruiting two roles with one starting in May 2026 and the other in September. Please indicate in the application if you will be able to start in either month or if you can only start on certain date. Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is looking for two enthusiastic, reliable and responsible higher level teaching assistants to support our pupils across the school. This role will involve supporting a small group of pupils who are struggling to access mainstream curriculum and supporting the teacher in delivering a modified support curriculum for them. What You’ll Be Doing Working with pupils with complex needs including behaviour, SEND (Special Education Needs), mental health, social and emotional needs, and those for whom English is not their first language to ensure they can thrive in mainstream education. Providing support with personal and social development; deliver academic and needs based sessions that help pupils to build the self-esteem, skills, and the aspirations they need to successfully engage with mainstream education. Working with pupils in a variety of formats; group work, classroom and one-to-one and covering a whole class when required. Providing academic and pastoral support for pupils as required. Assessing pupil needs Serving as an additional point of contact for parents relating to academic and pastoral issues. Supporting the other Designated Safeguarding Leads with aspects of safeguarding and welfare. About You: The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner who is patient and adaptable with strong communication skills. You will support both teachers and students effectively by understanding learning needs, managing behaviour, and fostering a positive environment through proactive help and continuous learning. You will also be passionate about raising achievement through motivating and inspiring students, and keen to contribute to the school’s visions and values. Essential: Excellent numeracy/literacy skills/GCSE (or equivalent NVQ 2 level) Maths and English NVQ 2 or equivalent in teaching assistance or equivalent experience Experience of working in roles that expect a high level of contact with parents or members of the public and experience liaising with different stakeholders Experience of working with vulnerable young people with SEND Good ICT skills Desirable: Relevant level 3 or 4 qualification Qualifications in assessing SEND e.g. CCET or equivalent will be desirable. If you do not have this qualification, it would be useful if you would be willing to achieve this. First Aid qualification Why Join Inspiration Trust At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values