Maths Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackburn
Contract Type: Full-time, 8:00am – 3:20pm
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Maths HLTA to join our team at an Alternative Provision school in Blackburn. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students who need additional support and a more tailored approach to learning.
About the Provision:
An Alternative Provision offers an alternative to mainstream schooling for students who have faced difficulties in traditional educational settings. Students often require additional support due to behavioural, emotional, or learning challenges. The provision offers a supportive, nurturing environment with smaller class sizes and a tailored curriculum designed to help students thrive. We focus on building students' confidence, skills, and resilience, ensuring they are equipped for future success.
About the Role:
- Supporting the delivery of Maths lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, ensuring that students can access the curriculum at their own pace.
- Working closely with the class teacher to provide targeted interventions and tailored learning strategies for students with varying needs.
- Supporting students’ social and emotional development, as well as their academic progress.
- Managing and tracking students’ progress, providing feedback to both students and staff.
- Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to succeed.
About You:
- A strong understanding of the Maths curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4.
- Experience working with students who may have additional learning or behavioural needs.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting students in a non-traditional educational setting.
- HLTA qualification (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.
If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and you will be contacted within the next 48hours to discuss 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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