Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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Location: Burton (DE11)
Pay Rate: £110 - £130
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) | Burton (DE11) | £110-£130 per day | Full Time | Interviews Commencing ASAP
Long Term Futures are currently seeking a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist SEN setting based in the Burton (DE11) area.
This is a varied and highly rewarding role, suited to someone who is proactive, resilient, and able to take a lead in supporting students aged 11-16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) within a structured and supportive environment.
About the Role:
* Lead small group sessions and deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the teacher
* Engage and motivate students to support their learning and development
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of the care and learning needs of students with SEN
* Implement targeted interventions to meet individual student needs
* Work collaboratively with teachers, professionals, and families to deliver personalised learning plans
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with learning difficulties
* Support classroom management and contribute to a positive learning environment
About You:
* HLTA qualification or equivalent experience within a school setting
* Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, particularly SEN, autism, and complex behaviours
* Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead groups independently
* A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to challenges
* A genuine passion for helping young people succeed academically and personally
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Why Join
* Competitive salary
* Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
* Access to CPD via a national training platform
* Employer pension contributions and health and wellbeing membership options
* Collaborative team culture where staff feel valued
* Free car parking and flexible working hours
* Be part of a school where every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping confident, independent learners
* Join a forward-thinking team with a shared mission to inspire ambition, develop character, and foster belonging
* Benefit from training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within the Trust
Why Long Term Futures
* Clear routes to progression within specialist education
* Inclusive and supportive staff team
* Free access to mental and physical wellbeing programmes
* Ongoing training and mentoring
* Immediate interviews and trial days available
Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Chloe directly to learn more about the role.
Not quite the right fit? Reach out to discuss other current roles we're recruiting for across Derbyshire and surrounding areas
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Location: Burton (DE11)
Pay Rate: £110 - £130
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) | Burton (DE11) | £110-£130 per day | Full Time | Interviews Commencing ASAP
Long Term Futures are currently seeking a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist SEN setting based in the Burton (DE11) area.
This is a varied and highly rewarding role, suited to someone who is proactive, resilient, and able to take a lead in supporting students aged 11-16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) within a structured and supportive environment.
About the Role:
* Lead small group sessions and deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the teacher
* Engage and motivate students to support their learning and development
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of the care and learning needs of students with SEN
* Implement targeted interventions to meet individual student needs
* Work collaboratively with teachers, professionals, and families to deliver personalised learning plans
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with learning difficulties
* Support classroom management and contribute to a positive learning environment
About You:
* HLTA qualification or equivalent experience within a school setting
* Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, particularly SEN, autism, and complex behaviours
* Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead groups independently
* A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to challenges
* A genuine passion for helping young people succeed academically and personally
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Why Join
* Competitive salary
* Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
* Access to CPD via a national training platform
* Employer pension contributions and health and wellbeing membership options
* Collaborative team culture where staff feel valued
* Free car parking and flexible working hours
* Be part of a school where every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping confident, independent learners
* Join a forward-thinking team with a shared mission to inspire ambition, develop character, and foster belonging
* Benefit from training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within the Trust
Why Long Term Futures
* Clear routes to progression within specialist education
* Inclusive and supportive staff team
* Free access to mental and physical wellbeing programmes
* Ongoing training and mentoring
* Immediate interviews and trial days available
Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Chloe directly to learn more about the role.
Not quite the right fit? Reach out to discuss other current roles we're recruiting for across Derbyshire and surrounding areas
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references