Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £15.37 £16.78 per hour (depending on experience)£24,725 £27,057 per year (approx)
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, MondayFriday, Term Time Only
Are you passionate about helping young people re engage with learning and rebuild their confidence? This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, supportive specialist education hub in Nottingham, working with secondary aged learners who have social, emotional and mental health needs.
This role is ideal for someone who believes in personalised education, strong relationships and creating safe, inspiring learning environments where every young person feels valued.
About the Role
Youll support young people who struggle in mainstream settings, helping them access learning in a flexible, creative and highly individualised way.
You will be involved in:

• Supporting a teacher with a small group of up to 4 learners
• Leading sessions for groups of 2
• Occasional 1:1 support
• Delivering and supporting a varied curriculum including English, Cookery, Business Studies, PSHE and Functional Skills
• Encouraging confidence, independence and essential life skills
• Supporting learning both on?site and out in the community

No two days are the same this is a role full of purpose, variety and meaningful impact.
What Were Looking For

• Ability to motivate and inspire young people
• GCSE Maths & English (or Functional Skills Level 2)
• A proactive, creative and adaptable approach
• A relevant TA qualification or willingness to complete free training
• Ability to promote independence, positive behaviour and personal development
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel between sites and supporting learners in the community)

Benefits & Development
Youll be supported just as much as the young people you work with. Benefits include:
Training & Career Development

• Extensive training programmes
• Opportunities to progress and gain qualifications

Financial Wellbeing

• Discounts on groceries, dining, phone plans, gym memberships & more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car scheme
• Access to a financial wellbeing app (track earnings, save, get advice, access part of your pay early)

Pay & Reward

• Enhanced annual leave
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced pension
• Life assurance

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 GP access for you and your household
• Health cash plan (covers dental, optical & everyday healthcare)
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling

Refer a Friend Bonus

• Earn £1,000 for successful referrals (terms apply

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English