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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Part Time, Term-Time only – 3 days a week, 19.5 hours

Salary Scale HC06, SCP 11 – 19, £12,435 - £14,166

Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons.  The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team).

The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee, an effective Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to contribute to the vision for the service and support our pupils in a range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, and PSHE as well as being able to offer pastoral care.  This position will be based at H3.

You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do.

Candidates will need to be patient and understanding of difficulties that can be experienced by our pupils and have excellent communication skills.  Candidates will also need to:

• Support the education, care and welfare of pupils, under the direction of the Headteacher and other designated teachers.
• Support or deliver education sessions to small groups or on a one-to-one basis at a variety of locations
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Improve pupil’s confidence, motivation, social skills and relationships, enabling them to face new and challenging situations.
• Improve pupil’s attendance and punctuality
• Work on your own initiative
• Be a good timekeeper, flexible, accommodating and a team player

For further information, please speak to one of the Heads of Centre, Jon Sheers or Jenny Rooney 01432 343636

Application forms and further details are available from Hoople. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Closing date: 01/05/2026

Interviews: 06/05/2026 

HPRS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.

 

For more information contact

To apply for the role please request an application form from recruitment@hoopleltd.co.uk or call 01432 838890

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.