Job description
Job Title: SEN HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Area: Enfield, EN1
Start Date: ASAP 2026
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Salary: £150 – £180 per day
Working Hours: 8:15 am – 16:00 pm
Brief Description:
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and skilled SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary school supporting children aged 2-11 with complex needs, including autism, PMLD, and SLD.
About the Role:
As an HLTA, you’ll work closely with class teachers and the wider SEN team to support pupils’ learning and development. You’ll lead small group sessions, assist with planning and delivering tailored activities, and help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that meets the diverse needs of each child.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:
1. HLTA status or relevant higher-level qualification
2. Experience supporting SEN pupils, ideally in a specialist setting
3. A patient, caring, and proactive approach
4. Confidence leading small groups and supporting differentiated learning
5. Strong communication and teamwork skills
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching.
All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.