HLTA: Lead Learning & Support for Diverse Learners

Saint Andrews Limited; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing

DiscountForTeachers scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work

Institute of Education opportunities

Job summary

Shaw Education Trust seeks a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students at St Andrew's View, Derby, across Key Stage 3-4 and 16-19. Join a supportive team delivering high-quality learning while promoting independence and resilience.

You will work side-by-side with teachers and pastoral staff, delivering targeted support, adapting lessons, and modelling positive behaviours to help every student reach their potential in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• An experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA with a strong understanding of supporting young people with additional needs.
• Confident in leading learning and working independently when required.
• Able to build strong and positive relationships with students.
• Calm, patient, resilient and consistent in their approach.
• Creative and flexible, with the ability to adapt their approach to meet individual needs.
• Able to manage challenging situations professionally and sensitively.
• A strong communicator who works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Passionate about helping every student achieve their potential, regardless of their starting point.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning and support for students.
• Lead learning activities and classes when required, in line with agreed planning and curriculum objectives.
• Provide targeted support for students with a range of additional and complex needs.
• Support students to develop their academic, social, emotional and life skills.
• Adapt learning activities and approaches to meet individual student needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and encourage their confidence, independence and resilience.
• Support behaviour management and contribute to maintaining a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and external professionals where appropriate.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support the development and implementation of individual learning and support strategies.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and participate fully in the school community.
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining high expectations for all students.

Skills

HLTA experience

Student support

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Job description

Shaw Education Trust seeks a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students at St Andrew's View, Derby, across Key Stage 3-4 and 16-19. Join a supportive team delivering high-quality learning while promoting independence and resilience.

You will work side-by-side with teachers and pastoral staff, delivering targeted support, adapting lessons, and modelling positive behaviours to help every student reach their potential in a safe environment.