Job Description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Accrington, Lancashire Start Date: ASAP / Flexible Contract: 4 days per week, Temporary (initially for two terms)
A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire is seeking to appoint a committed and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their dedicated support team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HLTA to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, delivering targeted interventions, and covering lessons when required.
The Role
* Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects and year groups (KS3 and KS4)
* Deliver planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
* Provide targeted intervention support for individuals and small groups
* Assist in managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
* Work closely with teaching staff and SENCO to support students with additional needs
* Contribute to assessment, monitoring, and reporting on student progress
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Hold relevant HLTA status or equivalent experience
* Have experience working within a secondary school setting
* Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills
* Be confident leading whole classes when required
* Be adaptable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team
* Have a commitment to supporting students of all abilities, including those with additional needs
This role is offered on a part-time basis (4 days per week) and is initially for two terms, with the potential for extension depending on school needs.
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced HLTA looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.