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Join Our Team as a Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA – SEND 1:1)
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Do you bring warmth, resilience and creativity to your work? If so, we’d love you to join our caring and inclusive school community.
We are seeking an exceptional Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work 1:1 with a pupil in EYFS who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a daily, meaningful impact on a child’s learning, confidence and independence.
Why St Nicholas CE Primary Academy?
We believe every child is unique, capable and deserving of personalised support. As an HLTA, you will be a valued member of a collaborative team, trusted to use your skills and initiative to enrich learning and nurture a child’s development.
Key Responsibilities
1:1 Personalised Support
1. Provide tailored daily support to help a pupil access the curriculum.
2. Focus on communication, speech and language, emotional regulation and social interaction.
Intervention Planning & Delivery
3. Work with the class teacher to plan, deliver and review individualised interventions, especially for pupils with ASD.
4. Adapt resources and teaching approaches to meet specific needs.
Progress Monitoring
5. Keep accurate records of strategies, outcomes and progress.
6. Contribute to EHCP reviews and professional discussions.
Liaison & Communication
7. Build strong relationships with parents and carers through daily handovers.
8. Work collaboratively with therapists, educational psychologists and external agencies.
Beyond the Classroom
9. Support the pupil during transitions, playtimes, lunchtime and off‑site visits.
10. Help ensure they feel safe, included and confident.
Teamwork & Leadership
11. Work closely with the SENDCo and wider staff team.
12. Occasionally model best practice for colleagues.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
13. HLTA Status (or equivalent).
14. Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English & Maths A*–C or equivalent).
15. Experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEND.
16. Solid understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated needs.
Working Pattern & Salary
17. Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only
18. Salary: Aquila Pay Level C FTE: £26,373 Actual: £18,079
19. Contract: Term time only, Fixed term, linked to EHCP funding
20. Checks: Enhanced DBS
Is This You?
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
✔ Compassionate ✔ Organised ✔ Patient
✔ Adaptable ✔ Skilled in relationship‑building
✔ Passionate about SEND and making a lasting difference