Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Employer: Manshead Church of England Academy

Location: Luton, East of England

Salary: Grade points 9-12

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Title : Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Responsible to : SENDco Contract Type : 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 training days Grade : Grade points 9-12 About the role: To work under the direction of the SENDCo to support the educational, social, emotional and behavioural development of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The HLTA will provide high-quality intervention, classroom support and targeted learning programmes, helping students to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. The postholder will work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents/carers and external agencies, and may lead learning activities for individuals, small groups or whole classes where appropriate.

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