Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Cambridge

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) SEND

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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Salary: £24,000 to £25,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time | Permanent

A role with purpose, support and real impact

Join a warm, values-driven SEND school where staff wellbeing matters as much as student outcomes. As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, youll be supported, developed and trusted to make a genuine difference every day.

• £24,000 £25,000 per year
• Paid school holidays time to properly recharge
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance programme, including GP access
• Birthday leave an extra day off to celebrate
• Sage Employee Benefits platform discounts and perks
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training
• A warm, inclusive, values-led SEND environment

What were looking for

• HLTA or TA qualification (desirable, but not essential with strong experience)
• A strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient and resilient attitude
• GCSEs in English and Maths
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection

The role Higher Level Teaching Assistant

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, youll work independently and alongside teachers to plan, deliver and adapt learning to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. xiskglj

You will:

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups
• Deliver adapted learning activities and targeted interventions
• Provide short-term classroom cover when required
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Use ICT to support learning and engagement
• Contribute to assessments, progress tracking and reports
• Act as a key worker for a named child, providing consistency and support

Apply now

If youre a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a supportive SEND role where your contribution is valued and your development is prioritised, apply today.