Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Numeracy)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? We are seeking a motivated and skilled HLTA to accelerate progress in Mathematics and Numeracy, helping students catch up, build confidence and access the full curriculum.

Working closely with teaching staff and curriculum leaders in Learning Support and Mathematics, you will deliver targeted interventions, develop key skills and independently tutor and supervise individuals and small groups, including Year 7 and 8 catch-up groups. You will monitor progress, assess learning and provide clear, evidence-based feedback to help students achieve their best.

We are looking for a proactive, caring and confident professional with excellent communication skills, high expectations and a genuine commitment to fostering positive attitudes to learning, independence and resilience.

If you are ready to inspire, challenge and empower students to succeed, we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

The Trust

From 1st January 2022, Droylsden Academy has become the founding member of the Tame River Educational Trust. You can find more information about this at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.

The School

Droylsden Academy is a good school; this is a very exciting time to join us as we continue to build a team of committed professionals who are driven in making our vision of becoming outstanding a reality.

“Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy”

“Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”

“Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards”

“Pupils behave well and work hard”

“Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain”

“Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time”

“An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”

“Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs”

Commitment to safeguarding

Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.