Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Maths Specialism) Contract: Term Time Only (38 weeks including INSET) Hours: 36 hours per week Salary: Actual salary approx. £24,387.60 (including paid holiday) We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a Maths specialism to join a supportive and collaborative SEND team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to play a key part in the development and delivery of high-quality SEND support. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a key worker for students with special educational needs, leading interventions, supporting learning in and out of the classroom, and guiding less experienced support staff. You will work closely with the SENCO and teaching teams to ensure that students receive the personalised support they need to thrive. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have: Strong academic qualifications Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar educational setting Confident use of ICT and strong literacy and numeracy skills Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when working with young people A flexible, proactive approach and a willingness to go the extra mile Reliability, commitment, and patience Experience working in classroom environments (highly desirable) Key Responsibilities Deliver and lead targeted intervention programmes for SEND and underachieving students Track progress, evaluate impact, and adjust support programmes as needed Act as key worker for students with EHCPs, liaising with external agencies and contributing to reviews Provide guidance, support and training to less experienced teaching assistants Line-manage a group of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) Plan and prepare learning activities and resources under the guidance of teaching staff Support teaching and learning across the curriculum, promoting positive behaviour and engagement Provide detailed verbal and written feedback to teachers regarding student progress and behaviour Contribute to out-of-class learning opportunities, trips and activities Build positive relationships with parents/carers and maintain effective communication Collaborate with teachers and external professionals such as therapists and educational psychologists Attend meetings, training sessions and INSET days as required Who Should Apply? This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, confident in Maths, and eager to contribute to a strong and inclusive SEND provision. (url removed) (phone number removed) APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community