Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is hiring a Higher Level Learning Support Assistant for a prestigious secondary school in Chelsea, London. The role focuses on supporting Year 7 transition and delivering targeted academic and pastoral assistance to students.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team, providing 1:1 and small-group support and helping students settle into secondary school in a rewarding, long-term position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HLTA, Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant.
• Secondary school experience.
• Experience supporting Year 7 students or transition.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A positive, patient and supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students transitioning into Year 7.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Supporting students with organisation, confidence and engagement.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team.
• Monitoring student progress and supporting interventions.

Skills

HLTA experience

Secondary school experience

Year 7 transition

Communication skills

Patience and support

Job description

Higher Level Learning Support Assistant - Chelsea

Location: Chelsea, London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

We are working with a prestigious secondary school in Chelsea who are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Learning Support Assistant (HLLSA) to join their team immediately.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting Year 7 transition, helping students settle into secondary school and providing targeted academic and pastoral support.

The role includes:

• Supporting students transitioning into Year 7
• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Supporting students with organisation, confidence and engagement
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team
• Monitoring student progress and supporting interventions

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an HLTA, Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant
• Secondary school experience
• Experience supporting Year 7 students or transition
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• A positive, patient and supportive approach

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious secondary school in Chelsea in a rewarding and potentially long-term position.

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 interviewVeritas Education 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