• Locations

  London

• Salary

  £28800 - £33600 per annum

• Sector

  Education, Special Education Needs (SEN)

• Type

  Temporary

Job Opportunity: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEND

Are you a passionate, experienced educator looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our SEND team. In this pivotal role, you will work collaboratively with the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo to drive inclusive education and ensure our students with SEND achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Lead HLTA, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between students, families, staff, and external agencies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leadership: Providing day-to-day management, deployment, and development of the Teaching Assistant team to ensure high standards of support across the school.
• Provision: Designing and delivering evidence-informed interventions, contributing to statutory SEND processes (including EHCPs and Annual Reviews), and monitoring student progress.
• Teaching & Inclusion: Planning and leading learning activities, adapting resources to ensure curriculum access, and promoting inclusive classroom practice.

What We Are Looking For

We need an organised, resilient, and professional individual with:

• Significant experience in an educational setting, specifically supporting students with SEND.
• Proven experience in delivering targeted interventions and assessing their impact.
• Strong leadership capabilities (line management experience is essential).
• A solid understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, and EHCP processes.
• Excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with our school community.

HLTA status or a Level 4/5 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Salary: £600 – £700 per week.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of students with SEND within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Apply today to join our team and help us foster an inclusive, high-achieving school community!

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