Salary: Dependent upon experience
Hours/weeks: 0.6/ FTE 3 days term time only Start date: January 2026
Location: Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG
OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an HLTA Learning Skills to join our dedicated team at Hereford Cathedral School. The department provides personalised support for students with diverse learning needs, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and ASC. Working closely with students, parents, and staff, we offer one-to-one sessions, small group work, and in-class strategies to ensure all students can access the curriculum and reach their full potential. Emphasis is placed on building confidence, developing independent learning skills, and fostering a positive attitude towards education.
The department also plays a key role in identifying needs early and implementing appropriate interventions, while maintaining regular communication with families and staff to monitor progress. The Learning Skills department will consist of the Head of Learning Skills, a part-time Assistant Teacher of Learning Skills and Access Arrangements Coordinator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan lessons for pupils with additional needs who are taught either 1-to-1 or in small group sessions; share the planning for these where these groups are shared. Regularly review learners' progress, assessing where necessary.
Teach Learning Skills small group lessons with a focus on subject support, literacy and numeracy skills, study and revision skills, and independent learning skills. Plan programmes of study for pupils with SpLDs.
Communicate regularly with parents of pupils receiving support, including at Parents' Evenings.
Support identified students in specific lessons, where required
Support the Head of Learning Skills in:
identifying and assessing the needs of students with specific learning difficulties, using observation and evidence-based assessment and standard tests
writing educational support plans to inform and advise other professionals on learners' specific learning needs
maintaining detailed records of students SpLDs, testing and ongoing support
Contribute to providing Access Arrangements for internal examinations such as Mock Examination and End of Year Exams.
Liaise with other school departments through providing specialist advice to subject teachers.
HOW TO APPLY
An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website:
Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to
Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to
The closing date for applications is 10am 3 October 2025.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School's safeguarding can be found on the school website.
Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and
is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment
on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital
status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown
to be justifiable.
The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person