Our Fantastic Five Values 

D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals. 

Our Magnificent Seven Behaviors

● We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do
● We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge
● We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same
● We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities
● We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with
compassion and empathy
● We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each
other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others
● We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

We are ambitious, caring, kind, inclusive and excited about our future as part of the Harbour Learning Trust family of Schools. 

Job title:                                            Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location:                                          William Barcroft Junior School, Barnett Place, Cleethorpes, DN35 7

Contract:                                          30 Hours Term Time + 5 training days 

Salary Scale:                                    Scale 5, Points 12 - 17 

Interview date:                              Friday 6th March 2026

Start date:                                         ASAP

Harbour Learning Trust is on a rapid journey of improvement.  Of the seven Ofsted inspections that have taken place in Harbour schools over the last 18 months, six of those seven schools have improved their Ofsted 'score' by at least one grade.  As a values-led organisation, we are proud to have been shortlisted for the TES National Awards 2025 in the category of 'Inclusive Trust of the Year.

We are searching for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide support to children and staff, contributing to high standards and achievements.

·       - Are you experienced in providing exceptional support to children and staff?

·       - Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in a fast-paced environment?

·       - Do you have a passion for supporting and caring for pupils needs?

If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you!

What does a Higher Level Teaching Assistant do?

In a nutshell;

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting teaching and learning.  You will work closely with teachers and pupils, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.  1:1 work may be required at times.   You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities.  This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for the pupils and monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on children’s progress and development.

Our children are amazing and we intend to help them to continue to be amazing, regardless of background, staring point or what life throws at them. 

Please see attached job description for more information.  

If you are thinking of applying, we are looking for people who:

• are committed, adaptable and hard-working, with a professional manner
• who are passionate about delivering high quality teaching, providing an inspirational approach to learning
• are patient and deeply caring, and believe in unconditional positive regard.
• are able to demonstrate the creativity, resilience and interpersonal skills to complement our highly effective team.
• would be an effective team player, willing to be fully involved in the life of the school.

What can we offer you in addition to the salary and holidays above?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards, academically and pastorally
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos.
• A vibrant learning environment – for our children, community and staff.
• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the wellbeing of all staff
• A wealth of professional support and development

At Harbour Learning Trust we invest extensively in outstanding training and development opportunities. We value our staff and the benefits we offer include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Employee Benefits Scheme;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• A dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;
• A vibrant learning environment – for you and our children;
• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well-being of all staff;

We recommend visits to the school for a tour and informal chat. Please contact the Principal Sarah Sargent on 01472 501777

For further information, please contact: grimsby.hr@harbourlearningtrust.com

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. References taken up upon interview.