Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Operam Education; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join the SEND provision at a diverse primary school in Hounslow. This full-time role requires applicants to have HLTA status or an equivalent qualification and experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs. Successful candidates will provide tailored support in a nurturing environment. Competitive salary offered, with immediate start available.

Benefits

Interview preparation and guidance

Permanent equivalent pay after 12 weeks

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEND required.
• HLTA status or equivalent qualification is a must.
• Strong understanding of SEND and ability to provide tailored support.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of students with SEND.
• Work closely with the class teacher to ensure individual attention.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with students with SEND

Strong understanding of SEND

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to provide tailored support

Initiative

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Hounslow

Salary: £90 - £135 per day / £450 - £675 per week

Contract: Full Time, Monday - Friday

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Horizon Teachers is seeking an experienced and dedicated Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the SEND provision at a welcoming, diverse primary school in Hounslow. This is a full-time role supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEND), available to start immediately.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support the learning and development of students, ensuring that each child receives the individual attention they need to thrive.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with students with SEND
• Hold HLTA status or equivalent qualification
• Have a strong understanding of SEND and the ability to provide tailored support
• Be committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Show initiative and work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Why work with Horizon Teachers?

• A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience and including many ex-teachers
• We provide interview preparation and guidance throughout your job search.
• You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, in many cases from day one.
• Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England.
• As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement.
• For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group