Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Holme Court School
Location: Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Rd, Cambridge CB1 8DW
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Holme Court School is seeking an experienced, dedicated and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist team from November 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed practitioner to support high quality teaching, personalised learning and the day-to-day life of our nurturing school community.
Holme Court is a small, warm and inclusive setting for pupils aged 7–16 with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, SLCN, SEMH, ASC, ASD and ADHD. We pride ourselves on our personalised curriculum, specialist teaching and strong relationships, ensuring every child is understood, respected and supported to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable practitioner with proven SEND experience and a recognised HLTA qualification (essential). You will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider team to support learning, progress and wellbeing across the school.
We Are Looking For
We are looking for HLTAs who can
- Take responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
- Work with identified curricula and support specific subjects, as well as helping with lesson planning.
- Develop learning resources, deliver lessons and support the assessment of learning.
- Support extra-curricular activities, educational visits and the recording/reporting of pupil outcomes.
- At times, be the lead practitioner in the classroom, delivering whole-class teaching in the absence of the teacher.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and support their social, emotional and behavioural development.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and the wider school team to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application via:
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001425
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The school reserves the right to appoint before the advertised deadline should an exceptional candidate be identified.
For further details or to discuss the role, please contact Danielle Joyce at danielle@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk or call 07703 975748.
Holme Court School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps in employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
