Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Posting date:	02 June 2025
Salary:	£23,163 to £25,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 July 2025
Location:	SY2
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	The Educate Group
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	HLTAKB-32615

Summary

Educate-Group is proud to be working in partnership with a large secondary school in Shropshire. We are urgently seeking a qualified HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) or Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join this rapidly improving and vibrant school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a brand-new Alternative Provision site, supporting small groups of students with special educational needs. You will join a dedicated and highly supportive team where ongoing professional development and career progression are available for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about making a difference in students’ lives

  
  

• Inspiring and empathetic

  
  

• Skilled in building strong, positive relationships with students who require re-engagement with learning

  
  

• Confident in managing behaviour and communicating effectively

  
  

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, prepare, and deliver tailored learning sessions to small groups

    
    

  • Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress and development

    
    

  • Take the lead in pupil supervision and attend to individual needs

    
    

  • Foster constructive relationships with parents/carers in collaboration with class teachers

    
    

  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

    
    

  • Use your skills, training, and experience to assess individual pupil needs and support their learning journey

    
    

  • Coordinate and deliver 1:1 mentoring support where appropriate

    
    

  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure student success

    
    

    The role begins in September 2025, full-time during term time only. Applicants must hold a Level 4 qualification or equivalent. This role is ideal for a newly qualified teacher eager to begin their career in a supportive, pastoral setting.

    Interviews will take place at the school in the coming weeks.
    To be considered, please submit an up-to-date CV detailing your recent experience working with and supporting students.

    Educate-Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough background and reference checks.