Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Inspired Learning Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Learning Group is looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Holme Court School in Cambridge, starting September 2026. This role involves supporting high-quality teaching and personalized learning for students with specific learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of SEND and a passion for helping neurodiverse learners thrive. You will collaborate closely with teachers and the wider team to enhance pupil progress and deliver engaging lessons.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Ability to develop learning resources and support lesson planning.
• Experience in delivering lessons effectively as lead practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for agreed learning activities.
• Develop and adapt learning resources.
• Support with extra-curricular activities and assessments.

Skills

Understanding of SEND

Teaching planning

Adaptability

Support for neurodiverse learners

Job description

Location: Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Rd, Cambridge CB1 8DW

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Holme Court School is seeking a dedicated, skilled and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner to play a central role in supporting high‑quality teaching, personalised learning and the day‑to‑day academic life of our nurturing school community.

Holme Court is a small, warm and inclusive setting for pupils aged 7–16 with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, SLCN, SEMH, ASC, ASD and ADHD. We pride ourselves on our personalised curriculum, specialist teaching and strong relationships, ensuring every child is understood, respected and supported to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable HLTA with a strong understanding of SEND and a passion for helping neurodiverse learners thrive. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider team to support teaching, learning and pupil progress across the school.

We Are Looking For

We are looking for HLTAs who can:

• Take responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
• Work with identified curriculums and supporting specific subjects as well as helping with lesson planning.
• Develop learning resources, delivering lessons and supporting the assessment of learning.
• Support extra‑curricular activities such as education visits and recording/reporting pupil outcomes.
• At times, be the lead practitioner in the class delivering whole class teaching without the teacher present.

Holme Court Cambridge is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).