HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Alternative Provision)Location: Blackburn, LancashireHours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (Term-Time Only)Salary: .89 per day (Dependent on experience)Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner if available)Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or a Cover Supervisor looking for a highly rewarding role in Blackburn?We are recruiting a resilient, passionate HLTA to join a dedicated Alternative Provision (AP) team. This position is ideal for an education professional who thrives outside the traditional mainstream environment and excels at re-engaging pupils who have faced barriers to learning, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and SEN (Special Educational Needs).If you are looking for a role with greater autonomy-where you can lead classes, design interventions, and make a genuine impact-this is the perfect step for your education career.Key Responsibilities as an HLTA:Classroom Leadership: Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities to whole classes, covering lessons across the curriculum in the teacher''s absence.Targeted Interventions: Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions focusing on core subjects, emotional literacy, and life skills.Behaviour Management: Utilise strong de-escalation strategies and positive reinforcement to maintain a calm, productive learning environment.Assessment and Tracking: Progress-monitor pupils, providing detailed feedback to teachers, parents, and the SENDCo to