Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Maternity Cover
Location: Leicester, LE1 (Hospital Environment)
Contract: Full-time, Maternity Cover (Up to 1 year)
Hours: Term Time Only | 8:30am - 3:30pm
Salary: Competitive
The Opportunity
Are you a resilient and compassionate educator looking for a truly rewarding challenge? We are seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a strong background in PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) to join our dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity to provide vital educational support to children and young people within a hospital setting.
You will join a small, friendly, and highly supportive team of Teachers and HLTAs, working together to ensure that illness doesn't stand in the way of a child's right to learn.
Key Responsibilities
* Specialised 1-1 Support: Deliver high-quality educational support 1-1 by the bedside or within our classroom setting for students with varying SEND and complex medical needs.
* Creative Lesson Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging lessons. While resources are available, you will use your initiative and creativity to adapt and personalise them to meet the specific needs of each pupil.
* Holistic Care: Support pupils who are unwell, vulnerable, or facing challenging circumstances with empathy and patience.
* Collaboration: Work closely with the wider teaching team and medical staff to ensure continuity of care and high educational standards.
* Adaptability: Maintain a flexible and resilient approach to teaching in a fast‑paced and ever-changing hospital environment.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience: Proven experience as an HLTA, ideally within a special school or SEND setting.
* Specialist Knowledge: Strong background in PMLD/SLD is essential.
* Personal Attributes: You must be compassionate, resilient, and able to work independently using your own initiative.
* Communication: Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively between educational and medical professionals.
Trial Day
Suitable candidates will be invited to attend a trial day. This provides a valuable opportunity to shadow our current staff, understand the day-to-day expectations, and meet the inspiring children you will be supporting within the hospital environment.
How to Apply
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young people during their most vulnerable moments, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team in Leicester!
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