Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: 30515 to 33119 per annum pro rata (22800.26 Actual)

Grade: F SCP 14 - 19

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: Part Time 32 hours per week Term Time Only

Location: Pickering North Yorkshire

Lady Lumleys Academy are looking to appoint a HLTA for ROOSE (Ryedale Out Of School Education) to join our team in October 2026 on a permanent part-time basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England If so this could be the role for you.

Your new role

The role is permanent and will be 32 hours per week. Typical working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm with a 4pm finish on a Tuesday (CPD time).

As part of our small team of four you will play a central versatile role in the daily running of the centre and the delivery of individualised learning plans.

Are you resilient resourceful and looking for a role that goes beyond standard classroom support

Here at ROOSE we provide a dedicated environment for young people who face barriers to mainstream education. As our new HLTA you will join a tight-knit and dedicated team with a Centre Leader Administrator and Teaching Assistant. We seek an exceptional HLTA who thrives on building meaningful relationships with our students unlocking potential in disengaged learners and taking a collaborative approach to delivering tailored learning.

Grade F Points 14 to 19 (30515 to 33119 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary for this role is 22800.26.

Hours: 32 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 days (39 weeks).

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information on the role.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position then we would very much like to hear from you.

About Us

ROOSE (Ryedale Out of School Education) is a Specialised Alternative Provision commissioned by North Yorkshire Council. It is structured as a shared collaborative provision between the four secondary schools serving the Ryedale region:

• Lady Lumleys School
• Malton School
• Norton College
• Ryedale School

ROOSE exists to provide a tailored off-site educational pathway for students across Ryedale who face significant barriers to learning in a standard mainstream setting. Rather than acting as a separate detached institution ROOSE works as an extension of these partner schools to offer targeted academic emotional and social intervention.

At ROOSE we pride ourselves on providing a calm highly structured setting with significantly reduced numbers compared to a typical secondary school classroom.

Focusing heavily on rebuilding self-esteem restoring confidence in learning and either supporting a gradual reintegration back into mainstream lessons or guiding students toward post-16 vocational and educational pathways.

Working closely with North Yorkshire Councils Inclusion and SEND Hubs social care teams and pastoral leaders from all four partnership schools to maintain a joined-up approach for every pupil.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan prepare and deliver high-quality tailored learning activities suited to the academic social and emotional needs of our students.
• Work collaboratively with the Centre Leader and Teaching Assistant to plan daily routines interventions and student support strategies.
• Deliver targeted interventions in core subjects functional skills and personal development.
• Lead sessions and cover classes in the absence of the Centre Leader maintaining a calm safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Build strong trauma-informed and trusting relationships with young people displaying complex SEMH needs or challenging behaviours.
• Monitor record and report on student progress contributing to EHCP reviews and multi-agency progress meetings.
• Support the day-to-day operations of our small centre fostering a supportive positive culture for both staff and pupils.

Lady Lumleys is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive community school serving the town of Pickering surrounding villages and warmly welcomes students from Scarborough to Rosedale. We strive to Be our best working to improve the experience for all students staff and the community. Our broad and balanced curriculum is ambitious for all and we place great value in academic qualifications alongside the arts and practical subjects.

Set in an idyllic location we make the most of fantastic sporting facilities and run an immensely popular Duke of Edinburgh experience alongside over 30 Enrichment Clubs. Our students and staff are loyal to Lady Lumleys and are committed to improving our learning journey whilst celebrating success.

Why join us

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic and all contribute to the trusts success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

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Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

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In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences. Therefore we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills abilities experience knowledge and where needed qualifications and training. However our approach depends on the job and whether it is covered by or exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.

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Key Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026

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