AP HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Alternative Provision
Bradford
Start Date: September 2026
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Competitive Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience)

Are you a confident and resilient Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a rewarding new role this September? We are recruiting for a specialist Alternative Provision in Bradford and are seeking an experienced professional who can thrive in a challenging but highly rewarding environment.

The Role:

You will be supporting pupils who may present challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, and barriers to learning, helping them re-engage with education in a structured and positive setting.

Your responsibilities will include:
✅ Delivering lessons and interventions across the provision
✅ Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
✅ Managing behaviour confidently, calmly, and consistently
✅ Building positive relationships with hard-to-reach students
✅ Supporting emotional regulation and personal development
✅ Working closely with teaching, pastoral, and leadership teams

Essential Requirements:

✔️ A recognised HLTA qualification is ESSENTIAL – applicants without this will not be considered
✔️ Previous experience working with challenging behaviour is ESSENTIAL
✔️ Previous experience in UK schools / alternative provisions is ESSENTIAL
✔️ Strong behaviour management strategies
✔️ Calm, patient, and resilient personality
✔️ Ability to build trust and motivate disengaged learners

What We Offer:

✨ Competitive rates of pay
✨ Long-term opportunity starting in September
✨ Supportive leadership team
✨ Rewarding role where you can make a real impact
✨ Ongoing CPD and development opportunities

If you have the HLTA qualification and proven experience managing challenging behaviour, we want to hear from you!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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