At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-quality teaching and personalised learning for neurodiverse students.
- Company: Holme Court School, a warm and inclusive environment in Cambridge.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of students with specific learning difficulties.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and a passion for helping diverse learners.
Location: Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Rd, Cambridge CB1 8DW
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Holme Court School is seeking a dedicated, skilled and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner to play a central role in supporting high-quality teaching, personalised learning and the day-to-day academic life of our nurturing school community.
Holme Court is a small, warm and inclusive setting for pupils aged 7–16 with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, SLCN, SEMH, ASC, ASD and ADHD. We pride ourselves on our personalised curriculum, specialist teaching and strong relationships, ensuring every child is understood, respected and supported to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable HLTA with a strong understanding of SEND and a passion for helping neurodiverse learners thrive. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider team to support teaching, learning and pupil progress across the school.
We Are Looking For
- Take responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
- Work with identified curriculums and supporting specific subjects as well as helping with lesson planning.
- Develop learning resources, delivering lessons and supporting the assessment of learning.
- Support extra-curricular activities such as education visits and recording/reporting pupil outcomes.
- At times, be the lead practitioner in the class delivering whole class teaching without the teacher present.
Holme Court Cambridge is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Cambridge employer: Inspired Learning Group
Holme Court School in Cambridge is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where staff are valued and supported. As an Assistant Head (Academic), you will have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of pupils with specific learning difficulties while working alongside a dedicated team committed to academic excellence and personal growth. With a focus on professional development and a collaborative work culture, this role allows you to shape curriculum and teaching practices in a small, specialist setting that prioritises the well-being of both students and staff.
