Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Lift Hall Road

Hall Road, Hull, HU6 8PP
United Kingdom

Salary: NJC 20- 24 £24,517 - £26,635 (Actual salary) £32,597 - £35,412 (FTE)+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time +5)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 7th June

Interview: TBC

Start date: September 2026

An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day

At Lift Hall Road, we're looking for passionate, proactive and reliable Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our team and help drive forward learning outcomes for our children.

You'll work closely with our teachers to support and guide pupils, lead small groups, cover lessons as and when required and play a pivotal role in shaping progress for our pupils. If you're someone who thrives on variety, enjoys helping others shine, and is looking to make a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We are happy to support the completion of HLTA training for this role, as long as the successful candidate already holds Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and has relevant experience working as a teaching assistant or trainee teacher in a school.

About the role

This is a dynamic and rewarding role that puts you right at the heart of learning. As an HLTA, you'll:
Support pupils and help them make meaningful progress
Deliver engaging and accessible sessions, including small group interventions
Step in and lead lessons when required - planned or unplanned
Help plan lessons and provide feedback that makes a difference
Be a role model for excellent classroom practice

What we're looking for

We're seeking someone who:

Holds a recognised HLTA or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (minimum of level 3 is essential for this role)
Has experience supporting children's learning within a school
Is confident delivering interventions and covering lessons independently
Has a strong understanding of how to support children through SATs
Can work flexibly, proactively and collaboratively within a team
Shows resilience, positivity and a clear commitment to inclusion

About the school:

Hall Road Academy is a very special place to work. Located in the heart of North Hull, we are proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community. Our pupils are enthusiastic, kind, and eager to learn - they take pride in their work and thrive in a supportive, structured environment. We are a school that believes in the power of high expectations, strong relationships, and consistent routines. Staff at Hall Road benefit from a clear, research-informed approach to teaching, a dedicated leadership team, and a culture where professional development is valued and embedded in daily practice.

This is more than just a teaching job - it's a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. Whether you're early in your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find Hall Road to be a rewarding and energising place to work, where your efforts will have real impact.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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