HLTA - English Department

Job Title: HLTA – English Department
Location: Burnley
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: Dependent on skills and experience

Are you an experienced HLTA with a passion for English and a desire to make a real difference in a unique educational setting? We're currently recruiting on behalf of a thriving Alternative Provision (AP) school in Burnley for a full-time HLTA to work across the English department.

Alternative Provision settings support young people who are unable to attend mainstream school, often due to behavioural challenges, social/emotional needs, or other barriers to learning. These environments offer smaller class sizes, a tailored curriculum, and a nurturing approach to help every student reach their potential.

The Role:

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) within the English department, you’ll play a key role in delivering and supporting learning for students who need a different approach to education. You will:

• Support the planning and delivery of English lessons under the guidance of teaching staff

• Lead small group sessions and interventions, particularly focused on literacy and communication

• Support pupils with diverse and often complex needs, helping them to re-engage with their learning

• Contribute to the development of creative, flexible approaches to English that inspire and motivate

• Help track progress and provide constructive feedback to both pupils and teachers

• Promote positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and confidence in the classroom

What We’re Looking For:

• HLTA qualification or extensive TA experience with the ability to lead lessons

• Strong literacy skills and a passion for English

• Experience working in a PRU, AP, or with pupils who present behavioural or emotional needs (desirable)

• A calm, consistent, and resilient approach

• Ability to build strong relationships with young people who may have previously disengaged from education

If interested, please click 'Apply Now' and you will be contacted to discuss the next steps.

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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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