Job Details
THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
NEW PARK ACADEMY
Waterslea, Off Green Lane
Eccles
Manchester
M30 0RW
(SAT NAV M30 0SR)
Tel: 0161 532 3254
Email: admin@newparkacademy.org
HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA/TA4) - Start Date: January 2027
Band 6 Scp 23-25
Full Time, 36.25 hpw, Term Time Only
Permanent
Teach. Build. Change Lives.
This isn’t a typical teaching assistant role.
At New Park Academy, our pupils don’t just need a teaching assistant—they need someone who can engage, inspire and rebuild confidence through practical learning.
We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / TA4 who can bring learning to life, helping pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs develop skills, resilience and a sense of achievement.
If you believe that relationships, come before results, but drive them, this could be the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead and deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions across the school, supporting pupils to accelerate progress and close gaps in learning.
• Coordinate and deliver whole-school reading assessment and screening programmes, ensuring accurate assessment, analysis and reporting of pupil outcomes.
• Plan and deliver small group interventions focused on reading, communication and language development.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the impact of interventions, adapting provision to meet individual pupil needs.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to support pupils with SEMH, communication and learning needs.
• Support the implementation of whole school literacy strategies and promote a culture of reading across the academy.
• Lead and coordinate key school events including open days, charity fundraising events, parent engagement activities and celebration events.
• Contribute to curriculum enrichment opportunities that enhance pupil engagement, wellbeing and personal development.
• Support teaching and learning across classes where required, including cover and intervention delivery.
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to come from a special school—but you do need the right mindset.
We’re looking for someone who:
• Is a qualified HLTA/TA4
• Can build strong relationships with pupils quickly
• Is calm, resilient and consistent
• Has high expectations but understands the importance of flexibility
• Can manage behaviour positively and effectively
Experience in SEMH or alternative provision is desirable, but not essential.
Why Join Us?
• A genuinely supportive and values-driven Trust
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and workload
• Ongoing CPD and clear progression pathways
• Opportunity to specialise in vocational and SEMH education
• A team that works together—no silos, no egos
Most importantly: You will see the difference you make every single day.
Safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
All staff are expected to:
• Promote the welfare of children and young people
• Maintain vigilance and professional curiosity
• Report concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
All appointments are subject to:
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Satisfactory references
• Pre-employment safeguarding checks
Visit the Academy
We strongly encourage candidates to visit New Park Academy to fully understand the role and environment.
To arrange a visit, please contact: Laura Clegg: lclegg@newparkacademy.org
Equal Opportunities
The Sovereign Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a teaching role.
For many of our pupils, school has not worked before. You will help them:
• Experience success
• Develop confidence
• Build skills for the future
You will change how they see themselves.
Closing Date - Monday 30 November 2026 by 8:00am
Shortlisting Date - Monday 30 November 2026
Interview Date - Week beginning Monday 7 December 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early