Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking an HLTA for its London SEMH settings. The role involves leading learning sessions, delivering specialist interventions, and coordinating support staff, with real autonomy in a senior position.

You will mentor colleagues, support EHCP processes, and contribute to progress monitoring, working in a focused SEMH environment with high standards of pupil care.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent status.
• At least two years' experience in a specialist SEMH or SEND setting.
• Enhanced DBS clearance with children's barred list.
• Two phone-verified professional references.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning sessions and deliver specialist interventions independently.
• Support pupils with EHCPs through complex, individual presentations.
• Mentor newer teaching assistants and support staff.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and progress monitoring.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Experience in SEMH/SEND

Enhanced DBS (children's barred list)

Two phone-verified references

Right to work in the UK

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent status

Job description

Why this role?

You've put in the hours to become an HLTA, now put that experience somewhere it's genuinely valued. In London's specialist SEMH settings, HLTAs lead whole-class sessions, cover lessons independently, run nurture groups, and coordinate other support staff. This is a senior role with real autonomy, not extra duties bolted onto a TA job.

A typical week could include

• Leading learning sessions and delivering specialist interventions independently
• Supporting pupils with EHCPs through complex, individual presentations
• Mentoring newer teaching assistants and support staff
• Contributing to EHCP reviews and progress monitoring

What you'll need

• Formal HLTA qualification or equivalent status
• At least two years' experience in a specialist SEMH or SEND setting
• Enhanced DBS with children's barred list
• Two phone-verified professional references
• Right to work in the UK

Even better if you have

• SEMH, AP, or PRU experience
• Team Teach or positive behaviour support training
• Confidence leading sessions independently