Job description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEN Focus
📍 Royston | 🕒 Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm | 🧑🏫 Ideal for Aspiring Teachers
Are you an experienced TA ready to take the next step in your education career? Are you passionate about SEN and interested in progressing into teaching?
We're looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our forward-thinking SEN provision in Royston. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for someone who's confident in the classroom, eager to lead learning, and motivated to work towards teacher training.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leading and delivering learning sessions with small groups and individuals
Supporting teachers in planning and assessment
Contributing to the development and implementation of IEPs
Taking initiative in managing classroom dynamics and pupil engagement
Acting as a role model and mentor to less experienced support staff
Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience in an SEN setting or as a TA at a higher level
Confident leading learning both 1:1 and in small group interventions
Holds or is working towards HLTA status (or has equivalent experience)
Holds a valid Enhanced DBS (or is willing to obtain one)
Ambitious, reliable, and passionate about progressing into a teaching career
Why This Role Stands Out:
We're proud to offer one of the most comprehensive training packages in the sector. Our Head Teacher says:
💬 "I've never seen this much training offered and so comprehensive… if people want career progression, they will get it here."
Our training includes:
🧱 LEGO Therapy
🤟 Makaton
🧠 Elklan (Speech & Language)
🛠️ PRICE (Positive Handling)
🍽️ Specific Feeding Techniques
📝 Targeted IEP Training
We actively support career development and teacher training pathways for committed staff. Whether you're looking to take on more responsibility or begin formal teacher training in the future, this is the right environment to grow.
Job Type:
Full-time, permanent
Term-time only