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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Blackburn
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Client:
Teaching Personnel
Location:
Blackburn, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
Provision: Secondary Alternative Provision
Location: Blackburn with Darwen
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Pay dependent on skills and experience
We are seeking a committed and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a Secondary Alternative Provision in Blackburn with Darwen. This long-term, full-time role is ideal for someone who thrives on supporting vulnerable students and is confident leading the class when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students aged 11–16 in a Secondary Alternative Provision setting, often with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
Build strong relationships with students to help them engage with education in a positive and constructive way.
Deliver pre-set lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher.
Help maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
Work closely with the teaching team to implement strategies that promote progress and well-being.
Confidently manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in line with school policy.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
HLTA status or relevant experience in a similar role.
Experience working in a Secondary Alternative Provision or similar setting.
Strong classroom management skills and a calm, consistent approach.
The ability to work flexibly across various subjects (all work is pre-prepared).
A patient, empathetic, and resilient nature.
If you're interested, click Apply Now – Keira will be in touch within 48 hours with the next steps.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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