HLTA, Child Development​/Support, Education ​/ Teaching

Role

HLTA

Cheltenham

£#removed#

Sept 2026

We’re currently looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a school in Cheltenham. The role will primarily involve delivering and supporting:

• English & Maths Functional Skills
• PSHE

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong classroom presence and confidence in supporting learners across core subjects, particularly within a functional skills setting.

• Plan and deliver appropriate learning to support students’ academic and SEMH needs through engagement with the outdoor environment
• Provide appropriate support to students to help them consistently meet our ready, respectful, safe expectations
• Assist with other activities related to the supervision of students such as break/lunch supervision, in‑class support, cover

• Deliver learning for individual and groups of students as agreed
• Accurately record assessment and progress data to provide information to students and parents/carers
• Provide information to support school Plans, Pupil Passports or EHC applications/reviews
• Establish positive working relationships with students modelling the School expectations of ready, respectful, safe
• Help students to manage their interpersonal relationships in a relational, trauma‑informed way, in line with the school’s Relationships & Behaviour Policy, supporting de‑escalation as needed

• Uphold the whole school ethos by ensuring all staff and pupils understand and adopt the school vision and values
• Provide relevant break, lunchtime, offsite supervision and cover for teachers as required
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
• Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
• Promote the welfare of children and young people and at all times ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed

• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification
• Significant experience of working with children and young people with complex needs
• Ability to work independently in a range of settings and at times unsupervised
• Ability to relate well to both children and adults, with ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to remain calm and empathetic under pressure or when supporting behaviours that challenge
• Good organisation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in an inclusive and non‑judgemental way
• Understanding of SEND and other barriers to learning that young people may face
• Good understanding and use of technology e.g. internet, email, Microsoft office
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and processes
• Ability and willingness to drive students

• A relevant, recognised qualification e.g. Diploma in Childcare, NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants, HLTA qualification
• Experience of delivering outdoor learning or learning outside of the a ‘typical’ classroom
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Knowledge of appropriate interventions or strategies to support students’ SEMH needs
• Other relevant training e.g. Team Teach, first aid
• Ability and willingness to drive a minibus