Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
About the Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive and forward-thinking team in Wiltshire. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced HLTA who enjoys taking the lead in the classroom and making a real difference to pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
You’ll play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, confidently leading lessons across a range of subjects and working closely with teachers and support staff to ensure every pupil feels supported, challenged and included.
Many of the pupils you’ll be working with have a diagnosis of autism, so flexibility, creativity and empathy are essential. No two days are the same, but every day is rewarding.
Location: Wiltshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent / Long-term
Start Date: As soon as possible
What You’ll Be Doing
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Leading and delivering lessons under the direction of teaching staff
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Planning and delivering differentiated learning activities
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Supporting pupils’ learning, progress and emotional wellbeing
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Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and external professionals
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Creating a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment
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Monitoring and assessing pupil progress and feeding back to relevant staff
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Taking on reasonable duties as agreed with the leadership and cover teams
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from HLTAs who:
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Have experience leading lessons and supporting pupil progress
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Hold an HLTA qualification or have equivalent relevant experience
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Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
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Are resilient, organised and solution-focused
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Are passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs
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Bring patience, professionalism and a calm presence to the classroom
Why This Role?
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A chance to make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting
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Supportive colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration
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A role where relationships, consistency and care really matter
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Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within education
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If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.
We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.
Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.
If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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