Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEN School
Location: Christchurch
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The role and school:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive SEN school.
The school caters for students from Early Years to Post 16 education who have a range of Special Educational Needs, including learning difficulties, ASD, physical needs and SEMH.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support individual and group learning activities tailored to pupils’ needs.
Cover lessons and manage whole class sessions following planned activities.
Support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, SEMH, physical disabilities, and learning difficulties.
Assist in the development, implementation, and review of personalized learning plans.
Promote positive behavior and a nurturing environment.
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupil progress.
Monitor and record pupil progress and wellbeing.
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar SEN role.
A relevant qualification (e.g., HLTA status, Level 3 or above in Supporting Children with SEN, or equivalent).
Knowledge of SEN legislation, safeguarding, and positive behavior management strategies.
Strong communication skills and patience.
A flexible, proactive, and caring approach.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
We offer:
A welcoming and inclusive school environment.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
The chance to contribute meaningfully to the lives of pupils with complex needs.
As part of our team, you benefit from:
· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
· Social and networking events.
· Pension contributions.
· CPD to help with your professional development.
· Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2025.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
If you are a Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).
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