Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Hope Valley College, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
29 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £31,015.00 - £33,673.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £21,630 - £23,484
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Hope Valley Pathways is a specialist post-16 provision for young people with SEND, preparing them for life and work. It is set in the beautiful Peak District countryside and has its own building situated on the same site as Hope Valley College and currently has 30 students.
We are seeking an experienced HLTA, with an excellent understanding of supporting students with SEND and SEMH. This role will involve working closely with the staff in the provision and the SENCO to plan a bespoke curriculum which may be delivered both in the home or school setting. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a person-centred, creative, and flexible curriculum during sessions to support students’ needs.
The working hours are 8:30am until 3pm Monday to Friday with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
Job descriptionThe post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school.
The postholder will be responsible for providing pupil support for the students within and outside the classroom in order to raise attainment for vulnerable students to the standards required by the school/Trust and appropriate external bodies.
The specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Specific duties and responsibilitiesSupport for the Students
To jointly assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.
Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
Develop and implement Personal Learning Plans.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
To act as a named keyworker supporting reintegration of individuals into the school setting.
Support for the Teacher
Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources.
Within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate.
Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives.
Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment.
Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence.
Supporting the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests.
Production of lesson plans, worksheets, plans etc.
Support for the Curriculum:
Deliver learning activities to pupils, in the home and school setting, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.
Deliver local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of pupils’ skills.
Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language and cultural backgrounds.
Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment.
Support for the trust/schoolBe aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Work in a flexible way to respond to the needs of the trust and to fulfil other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role as and when required.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the trust/schools.
Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as required.
Team responsibilities: all staff are considered part of the overall trust team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade.
From time to time, to meet the needs of the trust, you may be asked but not expected to work hours additional to your normal working hours. The trust will give you as much notice as possible and you will be paid/recompensed for such work. Situations where this might be required are, for example: relevant key school events such as open evenings, exam results days, trips, clubs, training etc.
Changes to these dutiesThe above duties are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Headteacher/Principal.
The job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will be kept under review and may be amended via consultation with individuals, the governing body or board of trustees and/or senior leadership team as required. Trade union representation will be welcomed in any such discussions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hope Valley College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 518 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Hope Valley College website
School location
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