Higher Learning Teaching Assistant - SEND

South Hampstead High School - GDST; London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in London seeks a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant specializing in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This part-time role involves supporting pupils to thrive in an inclusive environment, working collaboratively with educators. Ideal candidates will have HLTA qualifications or significant SEND experience, a calming demeanor, and a passion for education.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development

Generous pension schemes

Training grants for qualifications

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Free life assurance benefit

Qualifications

• Significant SEND experience or a HLTA qualification.
• Previous experience in a school setting.
• Ability to adapt strategies for various needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of needs in accessing the curriculum.
• Work closely with SENDCo to deliver tailored interventions.
• Foster independence and create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Differentiated teaching

Intervention techniques

Behaviour management

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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South Hampstead High School - GDST

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND

Hours: Part-time (4 days per week, term time only)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £19,115 per annum (£31,000 FTE) + excellent benefits

Required: September 2025

The role

We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a specialism in SEND to join our dedicated and supportive team.

This part-time role is integral to our SEND department and offers the chance to support both Junior and Senior school pupils with a range of needs, to access our broad and challenging curriculum.

You will work closely with our SENDCo and teaching staff to deliver tailored interventions, providing high-quality, personalised learning support to help pupils thrive. Your ability to build trusting relationships and foster independence will help create an inclusive and respectful learning environment that promotes self-esteem, independence, and positive behaviour.

About you

We’re seeking someone with either a HLTA qualification or significant SEND experience, who is confident in adapting strategies to meet a wide range of academic, emotional, behavioural, and physical needs. A strong understanding of differentiated teaching, intervention techniques, and behaviour management is essential.

Ideally, you'll have previous experience supporting pupils in a senior or all-through school setting, along with a calm, empathetic approach and a genuine passion for inclusive education.

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th June 2025 at 9am.

The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted.

We recommend that applications are submitted early to avoid disappointment.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Safeguarding Statement

South Hampstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.