Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA with a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Do you have the confidence to lead learning while adapting your approach to meet a wide range of additional needs?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive secondary school in Shoeburyness, with a strong focus on supporting students with diverse SEND needs.
This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve both academically and personally.
About the Role
You will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to support students with a range of needs, including:
1. Autism (ASC)
2. ADHD
3. Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
4. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
5. Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
You will lead small group interventions, provide targeted 1:1 support and deliver pre-planned lessons, ensuring all students can access the curriculum in a way that works for them.
Key responsibilities include:
6. Delivering adapted lessons and providing whole-class cover when required
7. Supporting students with SEND on a 1:1 and small group basis
8. Implementing EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies
9. Supporting communication using visual aids, structured routines and differentiated resources
10. Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
11. Assisting with sensory needs and providing appropriate interventions
12. Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCO and external professionals
13. Monitoring progress and providing feedback on student development
About You
We are looking for someone who:
14. Holds HLTA status or has equivalent experience
15. Has strong experience supporting students with SEND
16. Understands a range of additional needs and how they impact learning
17. Is confident adapting lessons and support strategies
18. Remains calm, patient and consistent in challenging situations
19. Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
20. Is passionate about inclusive education and student wellbeing
Experience with EHCPs, behaviour support strategies, or alternative communication methods (e.g. visual timetables, PECS, Makaton) is highly desirable.
What We Offer
21. A supportive and inclusive school environment
22. Ongoing training in SEND and intervention strategies
23. Opportunities for professional development and progression
24. A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.