Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary SEN Support
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a skilled and compassionate HLTA looking to make a meaningful difference in a supportive SEN primary setting?
GSL Education are seeking a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a well-regarded school in Eastbourne, supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a fulfilling role for someone passionate about inclusive education and ready to contribute positively to students' progress and well-being.
Role Overview:
As an HLTA, you will work closely with teachers to plan and deliver tailored interventions, provide classroom cover, and support pupils with a range of learning needs. Your role will involve promoting inclusion and ensuring all children can access the curriculum fully.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the planning and delivery of differentiated lessons.
Work with individuals or small groups to deliver targeted interventions.
Cover classes when required, maintaining a positive and structured learning environment.
Monitor and record children’s progress, liaising with teachers and SENCO.
Foster independence, resilience, and engagement in learning.
Candidate Requirements:
Hold Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status or equivalent.
Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a primary setting.
Strong understanding of the national curriculum and inclusion strategies.
Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
GSL Education Offers:
Competitive daily rates of pay.
A dedicated consultant supporting your career journey.
Opportunities in welcoming and progressive school communities.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary SEN Support role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. One of our dedicated consultant will be in touch to discuss your application