Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you ready to transform lives through education? At Cloughside College, we believe every young person deserves access to high-quality learningno matter what their circumstances. As our HLTA, you’ll be at the heart of a compassionate, innovative team dedicated to supporting students facing medical challenges. This is more than a HLTA roleit’s a chance to be a lifeline, a mentor, and a champion for those who need it most.
Role Overview
Cloughside College is seeking an excellent and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to support young people who are temporarily unable to access mainstream education due to medical needs.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring continuity of learning and supporting reintegration into school. You’ll deliver a blend of face-to-face and online lessons to a cohort of 1215 students each week, working closely with an Assistant Headteacher to provide a curriculum that promotes recovery, progression, and future aspirations.
What You’ll Do
* Support engaging curriculum lessons that deliver high quality outcomes for pupils; leading sessions under the direction of a senior teacher
* Collaborate with health professionals, schools, attendance teams, and external agencies
* Work with small groups of students to deliver the curriculum and enable strong progress across a range of subjects.
* Support students’ wellbeing and educational outcomes
* Use online platforms and ICT confidently to enhance learning
* Work across multiple sites (maximum travel distance approx. 5.5 miles)
Who You Are
* A qualified higher level teaching assistant with a proven track record of engaging hard-to-reach learners
* Experience in mainstream or special school settings
* Passionate about inclusive education and committed to going the extra mile
* Flexible, compassionate, and dedicated to student wellbeing
* Confident in planning for mixed-age and ability groups with the supervision and support of a senior teacher
* Strong ICT skills and familiarity with online learning platforms
* Experience in delivering extracurricular or enrichment activities is a plus
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
* A full driving license and be prepared to work across different sites and in student homes if required.
Why Join Us?
At Cloughside College, we invest in our staff. You’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, tailored support to grow your areas of expertise, and a nurturing environment where wellbeing is a priorityfor both students and staff.
From January 2026, our provision will expand to include community classrooms, offering even more opportunities to innovate and inspire.
Practical Details
* Salary: Grade 10, SCP 24-27 pro rata per annum
* Hours/Working days: 34.5 Term time only plus 5
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Location: Cloughside College Hospital and Community Sites (all within 5.5 miles).
* Contract: Full-time (Part-time considered for exceptional candidates)
This is more than a job. It’s a chance to make education a lifeline.
Additional Information
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and barred list check; two satisfactory references; occupational health report and right to work in the UK. We will conduct an online search of shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE 2025.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history (including months and years) and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Monday 1st December, 12pm
Please send completed application forms to: bellis.h@cloughside.co.uk
Visits to the school are welcome. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the school. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.