Outreach Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

Start Date: Immediate (ASAP)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Term Time Only)

Salary/Pay Rate: -15.31 - -21.55 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Job Overview

An Alternative Provision in the Lancaster area is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for an outreach role within an alternative setting. This position involves working 5 days a week delivering tailored 1:1 interventions to students who require specialised academic, social, or emotional support outside of mainstream school environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 intervention programmes focusing on core subjects (Literacy/Numeracy) or social-emotional learning (SEMH) within alternative provision bases.

• Work flexibly across various alternative settings, community hubs, or designated outreach learning spaces within the Lancaster district.

• Adapt teaching and intervention materials to suit individual student learning styles and developmental needs.

• Track, record, and report student progress closely to senior leadership and external educational agencies.

• Build positive, mentoring relationships with disengaged students to re-engage them in their education and personal development.

Candidate Requirements

• Hold an official HLTA status (or equivalent relevant professional qualification).

• Proven experience delivering 1:1 interventions or targeted support, ideally within an alternative provision, outreach, or SEND context.

• Strong behaviour management and communication skills tailored to vulnerable learners.

• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate registered on the update service (or willingness to obtain one quickly).

• Full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport for travel across the Lancaster locality is preferred.

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