Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£31,000 - £31,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	GLOSSOP, DERBYSHIRE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: Glossop, Derbyshire

Salary: £24,000 - £31,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Join a School Where You Can Make a Lasting Difference

We are delighted to be working with a welcoming and supportive school in Glossop to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a permanent position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA, Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant who is ready to take the next step in their career. You'll play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, leading targeted interventions, and helping pupils achieve their full potential within an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Role

Working closely with teachers and the wider support team, you'll provide high-quality classroom support while helping to create engaging learning experiences for pupils with a range of additional needs.

- Delivering planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher

- Leading one-to-one and small-group interventions to support pupil progress

- Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD, and other additional learning needs

- Creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

- Implementing behaviour support strategies, including PRICE or Team Teach approaches where appropriate

- Monitoring pupil progress and providing constructive feedback to teaching staff

- Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and the wider school team to achieve the best outcomes for pupils

You

We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive education professional who is passionate about supporting children and young people.

- HLTA status or be working towards a Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification

- Previous experience as an HLTA, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in a similar educational role

- Experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, ASC, ADHD, or behavioural needs

- Strong communication, organisational, and classroom management skills

- A patient, adaptable, and positive approach to supporting learning

- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits

- Permanent, full-time position

- Competitive salary of £24,000-£31,000 per annum

- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

- A supportive leadership team and welcoming school community

- Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant throughout the recruitment process

- The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career within education

About us

We specialise in placing exceptional education professionals into mainstream schools, academies, colleges, specialist SEND schools, and alternative provisions across the UK.

Whether you're searching for your next Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or another rewarding education role, we're committed to helping you find the right opportunity to match your skills and career aspirations.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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If you're ready to take the next step in your education career, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting permanent opportunity.

If this role isn't quite the right fit, get in touch anyway-we work with a wide range of permanent and temporary education vacancies across the UK and would be delighted to help you find your next role.

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