Autism & Complex Needs HLTA — Lead Learning & Interventions

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEN training

Professional development

Therapist collaboration

Career progression

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is listing a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role at a specialist SEN school in North West London. This full-time, long-term post supports pupils with Autism and complex needs, delivering targeted interventions and leading learning activities across groups and classes.

The successful candidate will work with teachers, therapists and senior leaders to meet EHCP targets, promote safeguarding and inclusion, and contribute to annual reviews within a therapeutic, personalised

Qualifications

• Experience in a specialist SEN school or similar environment.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and complex learning needs.
• Confidence leading learning activities and interventions independently.
• Strong understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt learning and communication methods to meet diverse needs.
• Calm, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong behaviour support and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning activities and targeted interventions across a range of curriculum areas.
• Lead small-group and whole-class sessions in the absence of the class teacher where appropriate.
• Support the planning, preparation and adaptation of learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to implement personalised learning programmes and EHCP targets.
• Promote communication, independence, emotional regulation and social development.
• Support pupils using AAC, visual supports, Makaton and other communication systems where appropriate.
• Assist in monitoring pupil progress and maintaining accurate records of learning and development.
• Contribute to annual reviews, pupil assessments and wider support planning.
• Model best practice and provide guidance to Teaching Assistants within the classroom.
• Collaborate with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other professionals to ensure consistent support strategies.
• Support positive behaviour approaches and therapeutic interventions.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion throughout the school.
• Provide personal care and physical support where required.

Skills

SEN experience

EHCP knowledge

Communication skills

Behaviour support

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Education

HLTA qualification

Tools

AAC systems

PECS

Makaton

Job description

Guardian Jobs is listing a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role at a specialist SEN school in North West London. This full-time, long-term post supports pupils with Autism and complex needs, delivering targeted interventions and leading learning activities across groups and classes.

The successful candidate will work with teachers, therapists and senior leaders to meet EHCP targets, promote safeguarding and inclusion, and contribute to annual reviews within a therapeutic, personalised