Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Crowborough Area | SEN Secondary School
Part-Time – 3 Days per Week (PPA Cover) | Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Are you an experienced and confident HLTA with a passion for supporting students with special educational needs? A specialist secondary SEN school in the Crowborough area is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a part-time role, working three days a week, primarily covering PPA.
The Role:
* Deliver pre-planned lessons to small groups or whole classes during PPA cover.
* Support students with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH.
* Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and support staff to ensure consistency and progress.
* Promote a safe and engaging learning environment.
* Provide ongoing feedback and classroom observations as required.
Requirements:
* HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role.
* Experience working in a special needs or alternative provision setting (desirable).
* Confident delivering lessons independently with excellent behaviour management.
* Strong communication skills and a compassionate, adaptable approach.
* A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.
Must have:
* Ability to work well independently and as a team
* Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
* A DBS on the Updates Service or willing to obtain one
* Commitment to safeguarding students and young people
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
* Weekly pay (PAYE)
* A fantastic holiday scheme
* Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
* MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
* Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have