High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Veritas Education Recruitment; Ware; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Support from Veritas Education adviser

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a specialist school in Hertfordshire. You will support pupils with autism, SLD, PMLD and complex needs, leading activities and helping learners achieve academic and social goals.

Weekly pay, term-time hours, and ongoing consultant support are provided. The role involves delivering differentiated lessons, preparing materials, and collaborating with teachers and therapists to ensure personalised learning

Qualifications

• HLTA with experience in SEN settings and complex learning needs.
• Experience supporting children with autism, SLD or PMLD.
• Ability to lead lessons, differentiate tasks and manage behaviour.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class, small-group and individual activities in absence of the teacher.
• Support pupils with autism, SLD, PMLD and complex needs.
• Deliver differentiated learning activities aligned to ILPs and EHCP targets.
• Assist with lesson prep, curriculum delivery and progress assessment.
• Support collaboration with teachers and multidisciplinary staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and social development.

Skills

HLTA experience

SEN support

Autism understanding

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

About the role

Veritas Education is currently recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a highly regarded specialist school in Hertfordshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and committed HLTA who has experience supporting pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, leading classroom activities and helping pupils develop their academic, social and communication skills.

You will work closely with teaching staff and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure pupils receive high-quality, personalised support.

Location: Hertfordshire

Pay: £140-£160 per day

Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only

Key responsibilities

• Lead whole-class, small-group and individual learning activities in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.
• Deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities in line with individual learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Support teachers with lesson preparation, curriculum delivery and assessment of pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, independence and social development.
• Support pupils with communication, sensory and physical needs, including personal care where required.
• Provide guidance and support to Teaching Assistants and other classroom support staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider school team.

Candidate requirements

• Previous experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Senior Teaching Assistant or experienced SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Strong understanding of autism, SLD, PMLD and complex learning needs.
• Confidence leading lessons, managing classroom activities and supporting teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of differentiated learning strategies and individual education plans.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• A proactive, patient and flexible approach.

What we offer

• £140-£160 per day, depending on experience.
• Full-time, term-time-only opportunity.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established specialist school.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Veritas Education consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Weekly pay.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community