Outreach Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Lancaster is seeking a dedicated HLTA for an outreach role in an alternative provision. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (term-time only) with a salary of £15.31–£21.55 per hour based on experience. Immediate start. The role delivers tailored 1:1 interventions to students needing specialised academic, social, or emotional support outside mainstream schooling.

Qualifications

• Hold an official HLTA status (or equivalent relevant professional qualification).
• Proven experience delivering 1:1 interventions or targeted support, ideally within an alternative provision, outreach, or SEND context.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills tailored to vulnerable learners.
• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the update service (or willingness to obtain one quickly).
• Full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport for travel across the Lancaster locality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 intervention programmes focusing on core subjects (Literacy/Numeracy) or social-emotional learning (SEMH) within alternative provision bases.
• Work flexibly across various alternative settings, community hubs, or designated outreach learning spaces within the Lancaster district.
• Adapt teaching and intervention materials to suit individual student learning styles and developmental needs.
• Track, record, and report student progress closely to senior leadership and external educational agencies.
• Build positive, mentoring relationships with disengaged students to re-engage them in their education and personal development.

Skills

1:1 interventions

Behaviour management

Communication with vulnerable learners

Travel across Lancaster locality

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Outreach Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Location: Lancaster, Lancashire – Start Date: Immediate (ASAP) – Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Term Time Only) – Salary/Pay Rate: £15.31 - £21.55 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Job Overview: An Alternative Provision in the Lancaster area is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for an outreach role within an alternative setting. This position involves working 5 days a week delivering tailored 1:1 interventions to students who require specialised academic, social, or emotional support outside of mainstream school environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 intervention programmes focusing on core subjects (Literacy/Numeracy) or social-emotional learning (SEMH) within alternative provision bases.
• Work flexibly across various alternative settings, community hubs, or designated outreach learning spaces within the Lancaster district.
• Adapt teaching and intervention materials to suit individual student learning styles and developmental needs.
• Track, record, and report student progress closely to senior leadership and external educational agencies.
• Build positive, mentoring relationships with disengaged students to re-engage them in their education and personal development.

Candidate Requirements

• Hold an official HLTA status (or equivalent relevant professional qualification).
• Proven experience delivering 1:1 interventions or targeted support, ideally within an alternative provision, outreach, or SEND context.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills tailored to vulnerable learners.
• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the update service (or willingness to obtain one quickly).
• Full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport for travel across the Lancaster locality is preferred.