Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Inspired Learning Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Holme Court School in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist team from November 2026. This role focuses on supporting high-quality teaching, personalised learning and pupil wellbeing within a nurturing school community.

Applicants must have SEND experience and a recognised HLTA qualification. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider team to support learning, progress and wellbeing across the school, with

Qualifications

• Proven SEND experience and ability to support learners with diverse needs.
• HLTA qualification is essential and must be recognised.
• Experience collaborating with teachers, therapists and the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for learning activities under supervision.
• Support specific subjects and assist with lesson planning.
• Develop resources, deliver lessons and assess progress.
• Support extracurricular activities and pupil outcomes.
• Occasionally lead whole-class teaching in the absence of the teacher.
• Build positive relationships to support social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with staff, therapists and families to ensure the best outcomes.

Skills

SEND experience

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

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

Start Date: November 2026

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Holme Court School is seeking an experienced, dedicated and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist team from November 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner to support high quality teaching, personalised learning and the day-to-day 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 in 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 practitioner with proven SEND experience and a recognised HLTA qualification (essential). You will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider team to support learning, progress and wellbeing 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 curricula and support specific subjects, as well as helping with lesson planning.
• Develop learning resources, deliver lessons and support the assessment of learning.
• Support extra-curricular activities, educational visits and the recording/reporting of pupil outcomes.
• At times, be the lead practitioner in the classroom, delivering whole-class teaching in the absence of the teacher.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and support their social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and the wider school team to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

For further details or to discuss the role, please contact Danielle Joyce at [e-mail] or call 07703 975748.

Holme Court School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and 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, including an exploration of any gaps in employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).