SEND HLTA - Thorney

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

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd is partnering with a welcoming school near Peterborough to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This full-time role starts in September and focuses on supporting teaching and learning across the setting.

The HLTA will deliver planned lessons in teacher absence, differentiate activities with staff, model effective teaching strategies, and provide feedback to support pupil progress and behaviour management. A Level 4 TA or HLTA qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of the curriculum and how to adapt teaching to support different learners.
• Confidence managing groups of pupils independently.
• HLTA status or Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification.

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 with teaching staff to meet varying pupil needs.
• Use structured teaching strategies to support pupil progress.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and support behaviour management through consistent expectations.

Skills

HLTA status

Level 4 TA

Differentiated teaching

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA qualification

Level 4 TA qualification

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About the role:

A welcoming school near Peterborough are 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.