Stockton Qualified HLTA — Lead & Support Learning

Smile Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education seeks a qualified HLTA to join a school in Stockton. The role is 35.5 hours per week, term-time plus 5 days, with a daily rate of £100–£110. The HLTA will work closely with teachers to raise attainment and support pupils with diverse needs.

You will lead and cover classes, support SEND pupils, and help maintain an inclusive learning environment. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised HLTA qualification or appropriate equivalent qualification/experience.
• Relevant experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Reliable and contactable professional references required.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to apply for a new DBS.
• Strong safeguarding understanding and commitment to child wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, organisation and behaviour-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers to raise pupils’ learning and attainment.
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Provide support to individual pupils and groups to access the curriculum and participate in learning.
• Lead and cover classes under supervision when required.
• Support pupils with SEND and promote an inclusive learning environment.
• Deliver structured activities and use ICT to support learning.
• Observe pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Communicate with parents and carers under direction of the class teacher.
• Support safeguarding and wellbeing in line with KCSIE and school policies.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Smile Education seeks a qualified HLTA to join a school in Stockton. The role is 35.5 hours per week, term-time plus 5 days, with a daily rate of £100–£110. The HLTA will work closely with teachers to raise attainment and support pupils with diverse needs.

You will lead and cover classes, support SEND pupils, and help maintain an inclusive learning environment. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required.