Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HLTA

Permanent position required from Sept 2026

at Benedict Biscop CE Academy

NJC SCP 8-11 FTE

37 hours per week (TTO plus INSET days)

Do you…

• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.
• Support, nurture and understand with high expectations.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Strive to be driven and proactive.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Show willingness to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
• Consider yourself to be IT literate.

If this is you, we would really welcome your application

In return you will receive:

• A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation
• The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role
• Continuous professional development
• A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee welfare and benefits package including:

• 24-hour GP access
• Nurse support service
• Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support
• Free Flu vaccinations
• Counselling Services
• Physiotherapy
• Financial wellbeing coaching
• Maternity and Paternity support
• Menopause support
• Access to useful wellbeing resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops, food and drink and days out

CLOSING DATE:

Applications must be received by:                   Monday 1^st June 2026 9am

Short Listing will take place on:                        w/c 1^st June 2026

Interviews will take place:                                   w/c 8^th June 2026

HOW TO APPLY:

Completed applications should be sent to Janet Logan, Office Manager at janet.logan@nllt.co.uk or if you prefer you can submit through post to or via post to Benedict Biscop CE Academy, Marcross Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2RE.

Applications will only be considered on receipt of an application form, CV’s and other forms of application will not be accepted. For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact us on 0191 5947033, option 1.

Details of the school can be found on the school website here: www.benedictbiscopacademy.co.uk