HLTA at Corby Technical School

About Corby Technical School and the Role

Corby Technical School is looking for an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated Inclusion Team and make a life-changing difference to some of our most vulnerable young people.

 This is far more than a traditional support role. It is an opportunity to work at the heart of our inclusive provision, helping students overcome significant barriers to learning, attendance and engagement, while empowering them to achieve success both in school and beyond.

 We are seeking a passionate, resilient and proactive practitioner who believes in the potential of every young person, regardless of their starting point or the challenges they face. You will play a leading role in supporting students with a range of additional needs, particularly those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them to build confidence, develop positive relationships and re-engage with learning.

 Working closely with teachers, families, pastoral teams and external agencies, you will help shape and deliver high-quality provision across our Connection Base and Success Centre. These specialist provisions are designed to support students who may be struggling with attendance, emotional regulation, behaviour for learning or wider barriers that impact their ability to access education successfully.

 As an HLTA, you will use your experience and creativity to design and deliver bespoke interventions, personalised learning programmes and targeted support that meet individual needs. Whether working one-to-one, with small groups or alongside colleagues in the classroom, you will be instrumental in helping students develop the skills, resilience and independence they need to thrive.

 This role would particularly suit someone with a strong interest in SEMH, restorative practice, behaviour support, youth work, mentoring or pastoral care. You will be confident working with students who may present with dysregulation, challenging behaviour or periods of non-engagement, remaining calm, consistent and solution-focused whilst maintaining high expectations and positive relationships.

 In return, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Play a key role in developing innovative and engaging support strategies.
• Work within a highly supportive SENd and pastoral team.
• Develop specialist skills and experience in SEMH and inclusive practice.
• Help students overcome barriers that may previously have prevented them from experiencing success in education.

 If you are motivated by seeing young people grow in confidence, improve attendance, re-engage with learning and achieve outcomes they never thought possible, this is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

Contract: Term time only, 37 hours per week

 Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday

 Join us and be part of a team that is committed to high standards, high expectations, and high support for every learner.

About Brooke Weston Trust 

Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. 

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. 

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub. 

 To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.    

We want our staff to reflect the communities we serve. Brooke Weston Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, feels valued, and can be themselves.

The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you: 

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include: 

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year. 

• Access to generous pension schemes LGPS/Teachers Pension depending on role
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more. 

• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day in term time, when you work in one of our Trust schools 

• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees. 

• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by an independent, external organisation. This is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online. 

• Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP 
• Cycle to Work scheme. 

• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development 

• Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations 

• Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you 

How to Apply  

If you believe this role suits your skills and interests, we would be delighted to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Further details about the school please see our website www.corbytechnicalschool.org.  Applications should be submitted via My New Term.  If you have any queries about the role please contact Josh Bonnar, Operations Leader, on 01536 213100, hr@corbytechnicalschool.org.  

Safer Recruitment 

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.  

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection 

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy 

Closing date: 9^th July 2026

Interview date: TBC

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.