Job Description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Humanities Specialist
Location: Accrington, Lancashire
Contract: Full-Time (5 Days per Week)
Setting: Alternative Provision (AP)
Group Size: Small groups (Maximum 5 pupils)
Are you passionate about making History, Geography, and RE come alive for young people?
We are seeking a dedicated and degree-qualified Humanities HLTA to join a nurturing Alternative Provision in Accrington. This is not a standard classroom role; you will be working with students who have faced barriers to learning in mainstream education, helping them re-engage with the world through the lens of Humanities.
The Role
In this role, you won't just be a "helper"-you will be a leader of learning. You will:
* Deliver Humanities: Lead and deliver engaging lessons across History, Geography, and Religious Education.
* Targeted Support: Work with small, focused groups of up to 5 students, allowing for high-impact, personalised instruction.
* Remove Barriers: Support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or SEND, using a trauma-informed approach.
* Collaborate: Work 5 days a week as a core part of a multi-disciplinary team to monitor progress and celebrate student success.
What We Are Looking For
* Academic Background: A Degree-level qualification (Humanities preferred) is essential.
* Subject Interest: A genuine "fire" for Humanities and the ability to make global issues relevant to our students.
* Resilience: The ability to remain calm and supportive in a challenging environment.
* Experience: Previous experience in an AP, PRU, or SEND setting is highly desirable, but a strong heart for student welfare is non-negotiable.
Why Join Us?
* High Impact: Change the trajectory of a young person's life every single day.
* Manageable Workload: No 30-student classes; focus your energy on 5 students at a time.
* Local Community: Based in the heart of Accrington with a supportive, close-knit staff team.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join our mission of inclusive education.
Apply Now Christina Grindy