Higher Level Teaching Assistants

The job itself

St Anne's School and Sixth Form College on Boothferry Road in Hessle are looking for outstanding people to join our exceptional team as Higher Level Teaching Assistants working across all student age groups (3 to 19 years).

We have 2 posts available. One is permanent and the other is fixed term until August 2026. Please specify on your application which post you wish to be considered for.

Teamwork is key at St Anne's. As a school for students with complex medical needs and Severe Learning Difficulties, the Higher Level Teaching Assistants will play a key role in providing a safe and productive learning environment as well as planning and delivering a range of learning experiences inside and outside the classroom.

Whilst mechanical aids are used where practicably possible, there is an element of manual handling involved in the role as is the requirement to assist with personal care, for example: feeding, changing and toileting.

A warm, caring and patient personality is essential to work at St Anne’s and you must be able to:

Show superb communication skills with children, young people, their carers and other agenciesBe proactive and show initiativePlan and prioritise under pressureBe a trustworthy role model in and around our school communityRespect and maintain confidentiality whilst adhering to safeguarding principles at all timesDemonstrate you really care about children, particularly those who find learning and managing their behaviour difficult.Demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and experience for a Special Needs Education setting.

You will have formal HLTA status/equivalent (or higher) relevant qualification with experience of working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

In return we offer you the chance to join an award-winning school and work with inspiring children and families and carers.

If this sounds like the role for you, please complete an application form. You must provide at least the last 10 years of employment or education history and explain any gaps and you must have a legal right to work in the UK. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory disclosure checks at enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other background checks including professional references.