Job description:
Inspiring HLTA SEN Teacher
Location: Peterborough
Salary: GBP 25,000
Contract Type: Full:time, Permanent
Hours: 8:30am till 4pm Monday to Friday, expect on Wednesdays which will be 8:30am till 5pm
About the Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you ll play a key role in supporting our students academic and personal development. Working alongside talented teachers and a multi:disciplinary team, you ll help create engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
Every day is different : challenging at times, deeply rewarding always.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students 1:1 and in small groups to achieve learning goals
Assist with lesson planning and delivery in line with the national curriculum
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities
Help track, record, and celebrate progress
Foster independence, confidence, and communication skills
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families
What We re Looking For
HLTA or TA qualification (desirable, but not essential with strong experience)
Understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A calm, patient, and resilient attitude
A genuine passion for making a difference
Desirable:
Experience working with learners with autism and complex needs
Knowledge of therapeutic or trauma:informed educational approaches
Benefits:
Build Your Career
Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands:on experience
Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
Feel Supported
24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
OnDemand GP access
A strong team culture where people support each other day:to:day
Work That Works for You
28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
Celebrate your birthday
Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
Be Part of Something Bigger
Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
A values:led organisation focused on making a genuine difference not just commercially, but socially
The Essentials
Pension with NEST
Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
Employee referral bonus scheme
Long service recognition awards
On:site parking (where available)
Relaxed dress code
Why You ll Love Working With Us
We know that happy staff make the biggest impact. That s why we offer a supportive, rewarding workplace with a focus on wellbeing and professional growth.
About us:
We believe education is about more than academics it s about transforming lives. We provide exceptional education and care for children and young people aged 9 19 with learning difficulties, autism, and complex needs.
Our team is compassionate, creative, and dedicated to making a lasting impact and now, we re looking for someone like you to join us.
Small class sizes and high staff:to:student ratios
A nurturing, person:centred ethos where pupils are truly valued
A supportive team of teachers, therapists, and specialists working together to create positive outcomes
Here, every young person is encouraged to build confidence, independence, and resilience for their journey into adulthood.