SEMH HLTA - Peterborough

Just Teachers Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd in Peterborough is recruiting a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning across the school. This full-time role starts in September and offers a welcoming environment focused on inclusion and high-quality learning.

You will deliver planned lessons when needed, support differentiations, use modelling and questioning to drive progress, and help manage behaviour with consistent expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting, including leading learning or covering lessons.
• Strong understanding of the curriculum and how to adapt teaching to support different learners.
• Confidence managing groups of pupils independently and maintaining engagement.
• HLTA status or Level 4 TA or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities in the teacher's absence to ensure continuity.
• Support the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons alongside teaching staff.
• Use structured teaching strategies—modelling, questioning, and scaffolding—to support pupil progress.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and support behaviour management through consistent expectations.

Skills

HLTA status

Teaching experience

Education

Level 4 TA

Job description

About the role:

A welcoming school in Peterborough seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning across the setting. The school prioritises inclusive education, high-quality learning experiences, and supporting pupils to reach their full potential academically and socially. This role is full-time to start in September.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the teacher, ensuring continuity of learning.
• Support the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons alongside teaching staff to meet varying pupil needs.
• Use structured teaching strategies – including modelling, questioning, and scaffolding – to support pupil progress.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and support behaviour management through consistent expectations and positive reinforcement.

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working in a school setting, including leading learning or covering lessons.
• Strong understanding of the curriculum and how to adapt teaching to support different learners.
• Confidence managing groups of pupils independently and maintaining engagement.
• HLTA status or relevant qualifications such as Level 4 Teaching Assistant or equivalent experience.