Job Description
SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Phonics Lead)\n Location: Hillingdon, West London\n Salary: £140 - £160 per day (dependent on experience and/or qualifications)\n Start Date: ASAP or September 2025\n\nThe Role\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a well-regarded SEND provision in West London.\n\nThis position primarily involves working with students aged 11 to 17, with opportunities to collaborate across different areas of the school as part of a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team.\n\nWe are seeking an innovative, adaptable, and compassionate individual with a strong ability to engage and support children with additional needs—particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).\n\nYou will be part of a creative and nurturing team, with access to comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to help you grow in your role and beyond.\n\nThe Ideal Candidate Will:\n\nBe passionate about working in a specialist education environment, embracing the unique rewards and challenges it offers\n\nDemonstrate a warm, empathetic approach, with a commitment to delivering inclusive, engaging, and inspiring learning experiences\n\nHold a HLTA qualification or have equivalent experience in a similar role\n\nBe ready to lead on Phonics within the setting and support literacy development across the curriculum\n\nAs a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from: \n\nExcellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. \nGuaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). \nSocial and networking events.\nPension contributions. \nCPD to help with your professional development.\nAccess to a dedicated consultant.\n\nWe are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. \n\nThe Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.\n\nWe do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. \n\nHow to apply \n\nApply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)\n\n#smartsupport