Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

TES FE News; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading school as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), contributing to the academic success and well-being of students. In this role at Hitchin Boys’ School, you will support student learning, plan educational activities, and work collaboratively with teachers and specialists in a vibrant educational environment.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

State of the art facilities

Support for staff well-being

Qualifications

• Qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant status required.
• Experience in educational environments is beneficial.
• Skills in supporting diverse student needs, including those with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons under direction of teaching staff.
• Assess, record and report on student progress.
• Support students' emotional and social well-being.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Assessment

Communication

Support for emotional well-being

Education

Qualified HLTA

Job description

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

32.5 hours per week (8:30am to 4:00pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch)

H5 £19,575 - £21216 (FTE £26,409 - £28,624)

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, all ability, single sex school with over 1,300 students on roll. In collaboration with our partner schools, we have a mixed sixth form. Our history stretches back nearly 400 years, but we embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students, who are well equipped for life beyond school.

Job Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

32.5 hours per week (8:30am to 4:00pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch)

38 weeks (term time) +2 days / year

H5 £19,575 - £21216 (FTE £26,409 - £28,624)

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, all ability, single sex school with over 1,300 students on roll. In collaboration with our partner schools, we have a mixed sixth form. Our history stretches back nearly 400 years, but we embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students, who are well equipped for life beyond school.

HBS is delighted to announce the opportunity of a new role as a suitably qualified HLTA, within our SEND department.

The HLTA will collaborate with the Inclusion team and teachers in planning and delivering programmes of teaching and learning activities with individuals, groups and whole classes within a framework agreed with and under the overall direction and supervision of the SENDCO.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individuals, small groups and/ or classes, adapting activities as necessary under the overall direction and supervision of a teacher.
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment.
• Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
• Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lesson plans as appropriate.
• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to annual reviews for EHCP students.
• Contribute to meetings with parents/ carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/ achievement etc.
• Liaise with external agencies, as necessary.
• HLTAs are expected to undertake at least one of the following:
• provide specialist support to pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties.
• provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language.
• provide specialist support to high performing groups of students.
• provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g., ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject).
  
  

What can HBS offer you?

• A school with great traditions, excellent reputation but with a modern outlook
• A dedicated, well qualified and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto “Per Ardua Ad Alta” – Striving for Excellence
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
• A campus that combines state of the art facilities with historic Grade II listed buildings
• An SLT commitment to supporting the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of staff/students
  
  

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 7th July 2025

Applications should be submitted via My New Term

Further information on our school can be found on the school website https://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

HBS welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.

Link to the HBS Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy

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