Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy

Part of Enhance Multi Academy Trust

Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy is a nurturing and thriving school rooted in a strong Christian ethos. We are proud to provide a supportive, inclusive environment where both children and staff are encouraged to flourish and achieve their full potential.

We are now seeking to appoint a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented professional who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of young learners.

What We Can Offer You:

• A warm and welcoming school community guided by Christian values: Love, Aspiration, Courage, and Respect
• Children who are enthusiastic, polite, and eager to learn
• A highly supportive staff team and strong partnerships with families and the church
• A leadership team committed to your professional development and wellbeing
• A role where your input and initiative are truly valued
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package through SAS
• Opportunities to grow and collaborate across our family of schools within Enhance Multi Academy Trust

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Can work independently to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities under teacher guidance
• Has experience in delivering interventions and supporting learning across all primary key stages
• Can contribute to raising standards by providing high-quality classroom support and whole class cover when needed
• Has strong interpersonal skills and builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Shows initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to inclusive practice
• Shares our school vision and values, with a strong belief in every child’s potential

About Our School:

At Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, our dedicated staff, and our strong Christian foundation. As highlighted in our recent SIAMS inspection:

"The school’s vision supports a culture where deeply nurturing and caring relationships enable all to live well together... Staff are committed to the vision and are positive role models to pupils."

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

How to Apply

We warmly encourage potential candidates to visit our school to experience first-hand the friendly and aspirational environment we offer. To arrange a visit or request more information, please contact Adele Blackburn at:

adele.blackburn@featherstoneallsaints.enhanceacad.org.uk or through the school office on 01977 780225.

Join us in helping every child Grow and Flourish. We look forward to meeting you!

Closing Date: 5th November 2026

Interviews: 9/10th November 2026

Applications: Please apply via our website - Recruitment

Safeguarding Statement

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is covered by the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 and 2018 regulations. The preferred candidate for this post will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and guidance from The Safer Recruitment Consortium, shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

Personal e-mail addresses i.e. Hotmail; Gmail; even if from a former manager/employer are not acceptable. Applicants must provide a business e-mail address for referees.

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.