ECT (HLTA role)

Educate Group; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Shropshire seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their Alternative Provision Centre. This role supports students who benefit from personalized approaches, aiming to build strong relationships and foster positive learning environments. As a full-time, term-time position ideal for Early Career Teachers (ECTs), applicants must demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Seeking an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager for a unique path into education.
• Must possess excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Flexible and patient approach essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead learning activities for personalized student learning.
• Work with teachers to assist pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Deliver small group interventions and 1:1 student support.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Education

Early Career Teacher (ECT) status

Job description

Description

Job Advertisement: HLTA Opportunity for ECTs – Alternative Provision Centre
Location:Secondary School, Shropshire
Position:HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Contract:Full-Time, Term-Time Only, Permanent
Start Date:September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic and resilient Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to make a real difference?
We are seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our dedicated team as aHigher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)within aAlternative Provision Centreat a vibrant secondary school inShropshire.

This is afull-time, term-time only, permanent position– ideal for an ECT who thrives on building strong relationships, supporting individual learning journeys, and creating positive change in the lives of young people.

About the Role:

As HLTA in our Alternative Provision Centre, you will:

• Support and lead learning activities for students who benefit from a more personalised and nurturing approach.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral leads to support pupils with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Deliver small group interventions and 1:1 support to promote engagement and progress.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and structured environment for learners who need additional support to thrive.

What We’re Looking For:

• An Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a non-traditional but rewarding route into education.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and behaviour management skills.
• A flexible, calm, and patient approach to working with young people.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and personalised learning.

Interviews will take place at the school in the coming weeks.
To be considered, please submit an up-to-date CV detailing your recent experience working with and supporting students.

Educate-Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough background and reference checks.

Hours Full Time

Sector Secondary

Reference ETHLTA