Higher Level Teaching Assistant

South West Regional Assessment Centre Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Regional Assessment Centre Limited in Widnes is seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Widnes Centre. The HLTA plays a key role in supporting delivery of high-quality education and learner support for young adults with SEND, ensuring continuity when tutors are absent.

The post holder will provide cover during sickness and leave, deliver targeted learner interventions, mentor staff and work closely with tutors, LSAs and centre leadership to maintain high

Responsibilities

• Provide HLTA cover during sickness, annual leave, vacancies or other absence.
• Deliver targeted learner interventions to support progress.
• Mentor and train staff to develop teaching practice.
• Collaborate with tutors, LSAs and centre leadership to ensure high-quality teaching and learner support.
• Support learner engagement, progress and wellbeing through classroom delivery and learner support.

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at our Widnes Centre. The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality education, learner support and positive outcomes for young adults with SEND.

The postholder will provide tutor and Learning Support Assistant (LSA) cover during periods of sickness, annual leave, vacancies or other absence, deliver targeted learner interventions, support the development of staff through training and mentoring, and work collaboratively with tutors, LSAs and centre leadership to ensure excellent teaching, learning and support across the provision.

The role combines specialist learner support, classroom delivery, staff mentoring and operational flexibility to help maintain continuity of provision and high standards of learner engagement, progress and wellbeing.

At SWRAC, we empower individuals to thrive through practical and relevant educational programs. Our goal is to equip people with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to become resilient, confident, and independent. We aim for them to grow in education, secure employment, or engage in meaningful activities, live healthily, be active and responsible citizens, and ensure their safety.

SWRAC is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this dedication. All successful candidates will undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, along with other relevant employment screening. We are also committed to ensuring genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and educational provider.