Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a secondary school in Greenwich. This position involves working closely with students with specific learning needs and offering substantial support in their development. Candidates should possess a recognised HLTA qualification and experience with students facing SEND and SEMH challenges. The role offers a competitive salary and a supportive, dedicated SEND team environment, aiming to enhance students' school experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Term-time working pattern

Supportive SEND team

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience with students who have specific learning needs and mental health issues.
• Ability to work with teachers and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students with specific learning needs.
• Act as a key worker for identified students.
• Support planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning activities.
• Deliver whole-class support across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

Skills

Experience supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs

Strong communication skills

Organisation skills

Relationship-building skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Recognised HLTA qualification

Job description

Salary: Scale 5 - 28,361 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time)
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 131

We are working on behalf of a secondary school to recruit a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive and well-established SEND department.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and making a meaningful difference to their school experience.

Role

• Work directly with students who have specific learning needs and/or high levels of anxiety related to school
• Act as a key worker for identified students, providing consistent support and advocacy
• Liaise closely with the SENCO, the school's Mental Health Lead, and external professionals
• Attend and contribute to relevant multi‑agency meetings
• Support teachers with the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities
• Deliver whole‑class and small group support across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, as required

Ideal Candidate

• Holds a recognised HLTA qualification (essential)
• Has experience supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs
• Is confident working collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisation and relationship‑building skills
• Is calm, resilient and committed to inclusive education

Why Apply

• Competitive salary on Scale 5
• Term‑time working pattern supporting work‑life balance
• Opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and student‑focused SEND team
• Agency support throughout the application and onboarding process

To apply, please submit your CV or email directly to (url removed). Successful applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and DBS checks.

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

Veritas Education works 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.