Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Extended Provision)
Employer
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Location
Oldham, Greater Manchester (Remote working)
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
SCP13\-17 £29,064 \- £31,022/£24,999 starting salary
Posted
22nd May 2026
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
5th June 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
1st September 2026
Job ID
1556326
Start Date
1st September 2026
- Contract Type :Permanent
- Job ID: 1556326
We are seeking a committed and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Extended Provision Unit (EPU). This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils who require a more personalised, nurturing learning environment to succeed both academically and socially.
The Extended Provision Unit supports pupils with additional needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high\-quality learning, supporting behaviour regulation, and helping pupils engage positively with education.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver targeted learning activities to individuals and small groups.
- Lead lessons in the absence of the teacher, ensuring continuity of learning.
- Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs, implementing strategies to promote engagement and wellbeing.
- Work closely with teaching staff to adapt learning materials and interventions.
- Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress.
- Support behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s ethos and policies.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.
- Contribute to the development of personalised support plans.
- HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Experience working with children with additional needs, particularly SEMH.
- Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, resilient approach.
- The ability to lead learning independently and adapt to individual pupil needs.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting pupil wellbeing.
- A supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for all pupils.
- Access to wellbeing support initiatives.
Oasis Academy Leesbrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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Safeguarding Statement:
Oasis Academy Leesbrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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