Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Unqualified Teacher (HLTA/UQT)

About the role

Join our ambitious and inclusive school community

At The Grange Academy, our motto is 'Learning for Life', which underpins everything we do. We focus on developing pupils' critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the skills necessary to adapt in an ever-changing world. Our curriculum is designed to not only foster academic success but also promote lifelong learning, responsibility, and ethical decision-making. We aim to equip our pupils with the confidence and resilience they need to thrive in the future, helping them grow into responsible, curious, and resourceful citizens.

Therapeutic Thinking shapes our relationships with students and ensures a positive, supportive learning environment. As part of the Agora Learning Partnership, we benefit from excellent school improvement support, including participation in Peer Reviews and collaboration with experienced schools across the Trust.

We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff, providing dedicated PPA time and protected time after school to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate, personable, and driven Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Unqualified Teacher (HLTA/UQT) to join our friendly and forward-thinking school. In this role, you will:

• Lead small group interventions to support pupil progress.
• Cover whole classes as required, teaching planned lessons and providing verbal and written feedback.
• Foster a positive classroom environment, supporting individual pupils and groups of varying abilities.
• Play a pivotal role in accelerating learning and contributing to the school’s overall success.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual who is committed to making a difference in the lives of pupils. With a minimum of 5 hours per week as an Unqualified Teacher, you will also gain valuable classroom leadership experience.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children in a school setting, ideally including those with special educational needs.
• A team player who can also work flexibly with individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills, with a commitment to fostering high aspirations for all pupils.
• Minimum GCSE qualifications in English and Maths and a willingness to develop strong curriculum subject knowledge.

What we offer:

• Guaranteed 10% PPA time each week to ensure you can plan and prepare effectively.
• A minimum of five hours of Unqualified Teacher pay per week, providing the opportunity to develop your teaching experience.
• Flexible working hours – open to discussion with the Headteacher to accommodate your needs.
• Access to peer reviews, school improvement support, and personalised professional development through the Agora Learning Partnership.
• A supportive and collaborative staff environment, with an emphasis on staff wellbeing, including protected time after school on several days each week.

About The Grange Academy:

We are proud of our knowledge-rich curriculum, which sparks curiosity and inspires a love of learning. Our commitment to the Agora values – Ambition, Generosity, Optimism, Respect, and Adventurousness – shapes everything we do. Our vibrant school community is supported by initiatives such as the Eco Warriors, School Council, House Captains and a focus on sustainability and wellbeing. Furthermore, pupils are given specialist teaching in music and sports every week, including a range of fantastic extra-curricular opportunities.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and a Disclosing and Barring check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also, any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).