Higher level Teaching Assistant – KS3 and 4 provision Unit
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Long-term with the potential to become permanent
Salary: £82 – £100 per day (Dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30
Location: Lymington

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HLTA to work at a Secondary School in the Lymington area. The individual will need to have experience working with students who have barriers to learning such as behavioural, SEMH or SEND.

You will be supporting secondary school students who find being in the mainstream classes tricky and need a lot of time patience and care to increase their self-belief and self-esteem.   Alongside this, you will also have had experience of providing personalised resources and activities to meet individual needs.

This is a rewarding role which demands experience of planning, resourcing and delivering small group and/or 1:1 lessons to inspire and drive learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting those with additional needs including behaviour, social, emotional and Special Educational Needs  
• Providing 1:1 or small group plans and teaching
• Build trusting and understanding relationships
• Encouraging students to build independence, confidence, and resilience.
• Supporting the smooth running of the provision unit and fostering a positive learning environment.

About the School

• Supportive and well-regarded as an excellent establishment
• An Ofsted judgement of “Good”
• A commitment to valuing every student and ensuring they are supported to achieve their goals
• Community orientated with strong connections to local people and businesses  

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced in planning and delivering lessons 1:1 or with small groups of students with additional needs
• Experience supporting secondary or upper KS2 primary children 
• A caring, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Full time availability asap

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the progress and wellbeing of young learners.

How to Apply

To apply, please click the apply button below to submit your CV. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Contact information

Emma Russell