Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency seeks a High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary SEN provision in Chertsey. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs and delivering tailored learning activities. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to inclusive education, ideally with HLTA qualifications and proven experience with SEN pupils. Offering a competitive day rate of £110-£125, this position provides the opportunity to join a new provision and make a genuine impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Supportive leadership team

Opportunity to join a new provision

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with SEN pupils.
• HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage behavior positively.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational needs.
• Deliver learning activities under guidance.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs.
• Create a safe and structured learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with SEN pupils

Behaviour management

Support across primary curriculum

Flexible

Passionate about inclusive education

Job description

High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Alternate SEN Primary Provision

Location: Chertsey, Surrey
Start Date: January
Day Rate: £110-£125 (depending on experience)

The Role

• Supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) within a primary setting
• Delivering learning activities and interventions under the guidance of teaching staff
• Supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and wider professionals
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience working with SEN pupils (essential)
• Confident supporting learning across the primary curriculum
• Able to manage behaviour positively and consistently
• HLTA qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Committed, flexible, and passionate about inclusive education

We Offer

• Competitive day rate of £110-£125
• Opportunity to join a brand-new provision at an exciting stage of development
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a genuine difference in a specialist SEN setting

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV or call Ryan at Veritas on (phone number removed)!

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

We work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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’