Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

The Grange

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

E‑ACT The Grange School - Every Child, Every Lesson, Every Day

E‑ACT The Grange School is a welcoming and ambitious primary academy in Daventry, committed to broadening horizons and opening hearts, minds, and opportunities for every child. Grounded in a clear and powerful ethos — every child, every lesson, every day — we strive to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Our school values shape everyday life at The Grange. We offer enriching learning experiences during and beyond the school day, supported by a dedicated staff team who set high expectations and work collaboratively to ensure children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Joining E‑ACT The Grange School means becoming part of a vibrant, child‑centred community. If you are passionate about supporting children, embracing diversity, and helping shape a school where ambition and opportunity flourish, we would love to welcome you to the team.

Discover more at https://thegrangeschool.e-act.org.uk/

The Grange School is seeking an enthusiastic HLTA to join our committed and supportive team. At The Grange, our vision is to broaden horizons, opening hearts, minds and opportunities for every child, underpinned by our core values of Curiosity, Respect, Excellence, Empathy, Resilience and Integrity. We are looking for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about helping pupils thrive, delivering high-quality learning experiences, and supporting our mission of ensuring every child, every lesson, every day achieves their full potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality learning activities and lessons across the school, including whole-class teaching during teacher absence or PPA cover.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to plan, prepare and adapt learning activities that meet the needs of all pupils.
• Support pupils to achieve their full potential by promoting high expectations, engagement and positive outcomes.
• Provide targeted interventions and additional support for individuals and groups of pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged learners.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, providing timely feedback to teachers and contributing to pupil progress discussions.

Pay range:

• SCP 8 - 12 - £23,592.34 - £25,152.62
• FTE: £26,824.00 - £28,598.00
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Recent experience of working with primary-aged children in an educational setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

 E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.