Overview
Are you a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs?
Are you looking to deepen your impact and take the next step in your career in Flitwick - either within education or towards a clinical support role?
Join an outstanding Special Educational Needs school in Flitwick as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, where you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and other complex profiles.
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Flitwick
Salary: £110 - £130 per day
Sector: Education and Training
Start Date: November
Responsibilities
* Deliver targeted academic and behavioural interventions, 1:1 and in small groups
* Lead and support learning activities in collaboration with teaching staff and therapists
* Contribute to the development and implementation of individual education and behaviour plans
* Foster emotional regulation, independence, and positive engagement in learning
What We're Looking For
* HLTA Status (Level 4 or equivalent qualification)
* Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally in specialist settings
* A calm, reflective, and proactive approach to behaviour and communication support
* A genuine interest in professional development and SEN best practice
* Progression & Professional Development: This role in Flitwick offers a clear progression pathway in the education and training environment, with opportunities to develop into clinical or educational specialisms, depending on your long-term goals.
Career Pathways
* Many of our experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants progress into roles such as:
* Assistant Psychologist
* Clinical Support Worker
* Behaviour Specialist
* Pathways towards Mental Health, Educational Psychology, or Therapeutic Services
* You'll also have the opportunity to remain in the education and training sector, with routes into:
* SEN Teacher (via QTS/QTLS)
* Pastoral Lead or Inclusion Manager
* SEND Coordinator (SENCO)
* Further study in Education Leadership, Trauma-Informed Practice, or Specialist SEND Support
* Regular CPD, coaching, and internal training are embedded into your role to ensure continuous professional growth and support.
Apply today!
Interviews are taking place in the coming weeks for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant position - don't miss your chance to make a meaningful impact in Flitwick.
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