Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  • Hargate Healthcare Ltd
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Dec 19, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) SEND

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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.


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.


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