Location: Nuneaton (CV11)
Teaching Personnel is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support one of our specialist education clients in the Nuneaton (CV11) area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is confident leading learning, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, and working closely with teaching staff to deliver high‑quality education.
About the role
As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work with pupils with a range of SEND needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASD), and Learning Difficulties (LD).
You will be responsible for delivering small‑group sessions, supporting whole‑class learning, covering lessons when required, and helping to create an inclusive, positive environment where pupils can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver planned learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes in the absence of the teacher.
Support teaching staff in assessing, monitoring, and recording pupil progress.
Adapt resources and learning materials to ensure accessibility for pupils with diverse needs.
Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and support plans to promote progress and independence.
Use specialist tools and approaches, such as visual supports, sensory resources, and communication systems, to enhance learning.
Help maintain a calm, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
Provide behaviour support using positive, proactive strategies.
Assist pupils during transitions, break periods, and off‑site activities.
Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and wider staff to deliver consistent, high‑quality support.
About you:
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about supporting children with a range of SEND needs.
Confident leading learning and delivering planned lessons.
Calm, patient, and able to respond positively to challenges.
An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
A proactive, flexible team player.
Reflective and committed to ongoing professional development.
Requirements:
HLTA qualification or substantial experience leading learning / covering lessons.
Willingness to complete a DBS check or provide an updated version.
Two professional references.
Proof of right to work in the UK.
If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply via the link or email: (url removed)
Please note: applications without a CV will not be considered.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website