SEND HLTA - Peterborough

Just Teachers Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd in Peterborough is 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 helping pupils reach their full potential academically and socially.

The role is full-time to start in September, with a focus on delivering planned lessons in the absence of the teacher and supporting differentiated learning across the setting.

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.

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.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Feedback provision

Education

Level 4 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

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.