Hair & Beauty HLTA Technician at Horizons Ap Academy

Maiden Erlegh Trust

Reading

Presencial

GBP 28.000 - 33.000

Jornada completa

14 días+

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing and Health

EAP

Mental Health First Aid

Recognition and Community

Referral Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Horizons Alternative Provision Academy is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Technician to support Hair & Beauty lessons and vocational activities. You will work with the Hair & Beauty Teacher to assist with practical learning for students with varied abilities, including SEMH and SEN, and deliver alternative provision across local schools.

The role also involves supporting student transport, site safety, and day-to-day running of a safe vocational provision, plus technician support to

Formación

HLTA standards or equivalent qualification/experience.
Level 2 qualifications in English and mathematics.
Knowledge of the National Curriculum.
Ability to plan, organise and lead learning activities.
Understanding of child development and learning processes.
Effective questioning and observation skills.
Health and Safety awareness including COSHH.
Ability to use ICT to support learning.

Responsabilidades

Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities under teacher direction.
Support students to access the curriculum and make progress.
Monitor, assess, record and report attainment with staff.
Provide feedback to support learning and development.
Produce schemes of work and learning resources under staff direction.
Prepare materials and maintain safe learning areas for Hair & Beauty lessons.
Support demonstrations, ensure resources are safe and available.
Provide technical guidance on Hair & Beauty equipment and materials.
Organise and monitor departmental resources and equipment.
Implement Health and Safety, risk assessments and COSHH requirements.
Promote positive behaviour and independence through consistent expectations.
Collaborate with colleagues, families and external professionals to support student wellbeing.

Conocimientos

HLTA standards

Equivalent qualification or experience

Level 2 English & Maths

National Curriculum knowledge

Plan and lead learning activities

Child development understanding

Health & Safety knowledge

ICT to support learning

Behaviour management

Independent and collaborative work

Safeguarding commitment

Educación

Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards

Level 2 English and Maths

Descripción del empleo

39 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HAPA/94591

Location

Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£28,140.00 Annually (Actual)

Grade 6 SCP 18-24 Term time only plus 5 INSET days. working 37 hours per week. 8.30 - 4.30pm. FTE £32,578

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 30th Oct, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About This Role

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant /Technician - Hair & Beauty to join our dedicated team. Working closely with the Hair & Beauty Teacher, you will support the delivery of practical vocational lessons and hands on learning activities for students with a range of abilities and needs, including SEMH and SEN. The role will also involve supporting the delivery of alternative provision Hair & Beauty learning within other schools across the local community.

The successful candidate will support the wider aspects of school life, such as student transport, maintaining a safe site environment, and assisting with the day to day running of a safe vocational provision. They will provide technician support to the vocational teachers. The ability to build positive relationships with young people and a knowledge of health and safety are key to success in this role.

Plan, prepare and deliver appropriately challenging learning activities for individuals, small groups or whole classes under the direction of a named teacher.
Support students to access the curriculum and make sustained progress in their learning.
Monitor, assess, record and report student attainment and progress in collaboration with teaching staff.
Provide constructive feedback to students to support their learning and development.
Produce and adapt schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources under the direction of teaching staff.
Prepare materials, equipment and work areas for Hair and Beauty practical lessons.
Support demonstrations and practical activities, ensuring resources are available and used safely and effectively.
Provide technical guidance to students and colleagues on the correct use of Hair and Beauty equipment, tools and materials.
Organise, maintain and monitor departmental resources and equipment so they remain safe and fit for purpose.
Implement and support Health and Safety requirements, risk assessments, safe working procedures and COSHH requirements.
Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence through consistent application of the school's behaviour expectations.
Work constructively with colleagues, families and external professionals to support student achievement, wellbeing and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be able to combine effective support for teaching and learning with the practical and organisational skills required within a specialist Hair and Beauty environment.

You Will Have

Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or an equivalent qualification or experience.
Level 2 qualifications or equivalent in English and mathematics.
Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
The ability to plan, organise and lead high-quality learning activities under the direction of a named teacher.
An understanding of child development and learning processes.
Effective questioning and observation skills.
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations.
The ability to handle, store and dispose of materials safely and in accordance with relevant regulations.
The ability to use ICT effectively to support learning.
The ability to promote a calm, purposeful learning environment and manage behaviour positively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
A proactive, flexible and responsible approach to work.
A caring and positive approach to working with children and young people.
A commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Horizons Alternative Provision Academy

Horizons Alternative Provision Academy is an Alternative Education provision for young people ranging from 5-16 years old. We support learners who have been permanently excluded from mainstream settings and provide preventative support to those who are at risk of permanent exclusion. Additionally, we support those that unintentionally exclude themselves from education and children who cannot access school for medical reasons. We are a multi-site organisation which includes our Primary provisions, based at Great Hollands Primary School in Bracknell and College Road in Reading, and Secondary provision, based at Cranbury Road in Reading. We have Outreach teams that provide specialist support within schools, a tutoring service, offer vocational courses in Hair & Beauty and Multi-skills and run a Hospital Teaching Service based at Royal Berkshire Hospital who provide education to children on short and long term stays. Horizons Alternative Provision Academy is a fast paced, energetic setting where we pride ourselves on a strong team ethic, always working together to create a nurturing and supportive setting for our student's alternative pathway to success.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes
Mental Health First Aid Support
Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
Employee Referral Scheme

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Safeguarding Statement

Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.