Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEND Support Location: Birmingham Contract Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and role Start Date: ASAP Monarch Education is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Birmingham. This rewarding role involves supporting small groups of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the mornings and cover PPA whole class lessons across year groups from EYFS to Year 6, depending on the need you might be asked to cover classes all day. Key Responsibilities: Support small groups and individual SEND pupils with tailored learning activities that meet their specific needs. Step in to lead whole class teaching during teacher absence or PPA sessions, ensuring continuity and high-quality learning. Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to design and deliver inclusive, differentiated lessons. Track pupil progress and provide insightful feedback to inform future planning and interventions. Create a positive, supportive classroom environment that encourages confidence, independence, and active participation. Requirements: HLTA qualification or equivalent. Proven experience working with SEND children in a primary school setting. Strong understanding of the primary curriculum across EYFS to KS2. Experience of teaching whole class lessons in the absence of the class teacher Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively and support diverse learning needs. If you are passionate about supporting SEND pupils and thrive in a dynamic school environment, we would love to hear from you! Benefits of working with Monarch Education: Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too: Flexible working opportunities Paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development A dedicated consultant will be allocated to support you with any questions or concerns you may have 24/7 Interview advice and guidance to enable you are successful on trial Fast, effective compliance service Exclusive vacancies within local schools and Multi Academy Trusts To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) £200 for any successful referral of Teachers and Teaching Assistants that you refer to us after 20 days working with us. To express your interest in the role, please email your CV to or call 0121 272 8660 Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict safeguarding procedures. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days, please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. MONNov30