Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Willow View School & 1 ACE Provision, Rochdale, United Kingdom

Salary: £25,313 - £27,616 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a lasting, positive impact on vulnerable young lives? We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the experienced team at Five Rivers Child Care Ltd (Willow View School & 1 ACE Provision) in Rochdale.

In this rewarding, trauma-informed role, you will support teachers both in our Ofsted-registered school and locally within our 1 ACE (Another Chance Education) alternative provision. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will help children and young people—many of whom struggle in formal settings—unlock their passion for learning and navigate their education with stability and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers by assisting in classrooms and out in the community, following a flexible structure.

• Work closely with children and young people within a trauma-informed, therapeutic practice model.

• Support local 1 ACE alternative education outreach and school provisions when required.

• Help children build trust, resilience, and a renewed enthusiasm for learning.

• Collaborate with an experienced, supportive leadership team committed to student welfare and mutual respect.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working within a specialist education provision, alternative setting, or a strong passion for making a difference.

• Valid Right to Work in the UK (a valid UK driving licence is desirable).

• Dedicated individuals who want to build a long-term career with a therapeutically based, leading alternative education provider.

• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to providing consistency for young people who may have experienced disrupted care.

Why Join Us?

At Five Rivers, we prioritize your professional progression, offering up-to-date training opportunities and dedicated personal development goals. Enjoy a supportive, inclusive workplace alongside fantastic benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £25,313 - £27,616 per annum (DOE).

• Financial Wellbeing: Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme and company pension.

• Recognition & Perks: Blue Light card, Refer-a-Friend bonus, Refer-a-Foster Carer bonus, and long-service recognition schemes.

• Support Systems: Comprehensive Employee Support Programmes and continuous learning through our dedicated Learning & Development Team.

• Family Support: Enhanced maternity package for eligible mothers.