Qualified ECT (HLTA role)

Educate Group; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work in an Alternative Provision Centre at a secondary school in Shropshire. This full-time, term-time position is ideal for an Early Career Teacher looking to support students with individual learning journeys, fostering a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• An Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking a rewarding role in education.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills required.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding essential.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities for students needing personalized approaches.
• Deliver small group interventions and 1:1 support.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Job description

Description

Job Advertisement: HLTA Opportunity for ECTs – Alternative Provision Centre
Location: Secondary School, Shropshire
Position: HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic and resilient Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to make a real difference?
We are seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our dedicated team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) within aAlternative Provision Centre at a vibrant secondary school in Shropshire.

This is a full-time, term-time only, permanent position – ideal for an ECT who thrives on building strong relationships, supporting individual learning journeys, and creating positive change in the lives of young people.

About the Role:

As HLTA in our Alternative Provision Centre, you will:

• Support and lead learning activities for students who benefit from a more personalised and nurturing approach.

• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral leads to support pupils with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.

• Deliver small group interventions and 1:1 support to promote engagement and progress.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and structured environment for learners who need additional support to thrive.

What We’re Looking For:

• An Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a non-traditional but rewarding route into education.

• Excellent communication, empathy, and behaviour management skills.

• A flexible, calm, and patient approach to working with young people.

• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and personalised learning.

Interviews will take place at the school in the coming weeks.
To be considered, please submit an up-to-date CV detailing your recent experience working with and supporting students.

Educate-Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough background and reference checks.

Hours Full Time

Sector Secondary

Reference HLTAECT