We are seeking a dynamic and highly IT-literate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students through tailored interventions in subject areas such as English, Maths, and Social Communication, and will be instrumental in customising digital and physical learning resources to meet individual learning needs.
The successful candidate will need to have a GCSE qualification grade C/level 5 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths. Additionally, the successful candidate will hold the HLTA/L4 Teaching Assistant qualification or be willing to achieve it within 12 months of appointment.
The hours of work for the role will be 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and this will be required term time, plus five staff training days (39 weeks in total), working between the hours of 8.55 am and 3.30 pm, with one afternoon working to 4.00 pm.
The pay band for the role is Scale 5 (SCP 9 to 12), which is £27,254 to £28,598. The actual salary for the role (inclusive of holiday pay) is £17,681.66 to £18,553.61 (under 5 years’ service) or £17,919 to £18,802.65 (over 5 years’ service).
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For further details about the role, please contact Mrs Victoria Vingerhoets, PA to SENDCo, on 01206 549222, and for further details about the college, please go to our website.
Apply by downloading the college application form from our website via the Apply button. Send your completed form to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Administrator, at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Monday, 19th January 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 28th January 2026.
Start date: As soon as possible.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Interviews may be held prior to the advertised closing date, you are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply for this job please visit: www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.
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