Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Flexible Hours

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning and help all students access the curriculum in a safe, caring environment.

Reporting to the SENCo, the role involves delivering planned lessons, supporting pupils with diverse needs, and contributing to classroom planning. Start ASAP within GLF Schools, with professional development opportunities across the network.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and a HLTA qualification (or working towards).
• Have experience delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning.
• Be skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils’ emotional and academic development.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.
• Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.
• Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ learning and access to the curriculum.
• Assist with planned lessons under SENCo guidance and support individual or small-group work.

Skills

HLTA qualification

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Whole-class teaching

Behaviour management

Resource preparation

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning and help all students access the curriculum in a safe, caring environment.

Reporting to the SENCo, the role involves delivering planned lessons, supporting pupils with diverse needs, and contributing to classroom planning. Start ASAP within GLF Schools, with professional development opportunities across the network.