Role: HLTA
Location: Cheltenham
Rate: £115-120
Start date Sept 2026
We're currently looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a school in Cheltenham.
The role will primarily involve delivering and supporting:
English & Maths Functional Skills
PSHE
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong classroom presence and confidence in supporting learners across core subjects, particularly within a functional skills setting.
Key responsibilities include:
* Plan as and deliver appropriate learning to support students' academic and SEMH needs through engagement with the outdoor environment
* Provide appropriate support to students to help them consistently meet our ready, respectful, safe expectations
* Assist with other activities related to the supervision of students such as break/lunch supervision, in-class support, cover.
Key duties:
Support for students:
* Deliver learning for individual and groups of students as agreed
* Accurately record assessment and progress data to provide information to students and parents/carers
* Provide information to support school Plans, Pupil Passports or EHC applications/reviews
* Establish positive working relationships with students modelling the School expectations of ready, respectful, safe
* Helping students to manage their in a relational, trauma informed way, in line with the school's Relationships & Behaviour Policy, supporting de-escalation as needed
Schoolwide support:
* To uphold the whole school ethos by ensuring all staff and pupils understand and adopt the school vision and values.
* Providing relevant break, lunchtime, offsite supervision and cover for teachers as required
* Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
* Promote the welfare of children and young people and at all times ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification
* Significant experience of working with children and young people with complex needs
* Ability to work independently in a range of settings and at times unsupervised.
* Ability to relate well to both children and adults, with ability to work effectively within a team
* Ability to remain calm and empathetic under pressure or when supporting behaviours that challenge
* Good organisation and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work in an inclusive and non-judgemental way.
* Understanding of SEND and other barriers to learning that young people may face
* Good understanding and use of technology e.g. internet, email, Microsoft office
* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and processes * Ability and willingness to drive students
Desirable:
* A relevant, recognised qualification e.g. Diploma in Childcare, NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants, HLTA qualification
* Experience of delivering outdoor learning or learning outside of the a 'typical' classroom
* Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
* Knowledge of appropriate interventions or strategies to support students' SEMH needs
* Other relevant training e.g. Team Teach, first aid
* Ability and willingness to drive a minibus
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