About the role:
justteachers are seeking a skilled and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the outskirts of Cambridge. This full-time role is available for an immediate start and offers an excellent opportunity to take on a more advanced support position within a structured and nurturing SEN environment. As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the setting, including leading lessons, delivering targeted interventions, and helping to drive pupil progress. This role is ideal for a confident and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and making a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead lessons and learning activities in the absence of the teacher
- Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups of pupils with SEN
- Support teachers with planning, preparation, and adaptation of learning materials
- Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation strategies
- Support pupils’ academic, social, and personal development
- Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and wider professionals
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
Pre-requisites:
- HLTA status or equivalent experience within a school setting
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (e.g., ASD, SEMH, complex needs)
- Strong understanding of the national curriculum and differentiated learning
- Confidence in leading classes and delivering structured learning activities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive, adaptable, and resilient approach
- Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Cambridge employer: Justteachers ltd
Justteachers is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for dedicated education professionals. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs. Located in the picturesque Stratford upon Avon, our school fosters a collaborative culture where teamwork and innovation thrive, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.
