Higher Level Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers; Old Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a specialist SEN school in Dudley, West Midlands. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs, delivering planned lessons, and creating an inclusive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a qualification as an HLTA and experience with special needs. Competitive daily rates and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
• Confident in abilities to promote happy and confident learners.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of pupils with special educational needs.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver lessons and activities.
• Lead small group and one-to-one sessions.

Skills

Support for students with special educational needs

Classroom management

Proactive and adaptable

Strong relationship-building skills

Education

Qualification of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

Overview

ABC Teachers are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a dedicated team in a specialist SEN school in Dudley, West Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver planned lessons and learning activities.
• Lead small group and one-to-one sessions, providing targeted interventions to support academic, social, and emotional progress.
• Assist with classroom management and adapt resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Help create an inclusive, engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

About the School and Expectations

Our school is a welcoming and supportive environment dedicated to helping children with complex learning needs achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on a child-centred approach, strong teamwork, and a commitment to high-quality teaching. We expect our HLTA to be proactive, compassionate, and adaptable, with a genuine passion for making a positive difference. You should be confident in using your initiative, skilled at building strong relationships with pupils and colleagues, and able to contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Requirements

• Have a suitable qualification of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Have experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.
• Be confident in your abilities and skills to promote happy and confident learners.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
• Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are a suitable qualification for working with children and experience working with special education needs.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

What ABC Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations).
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers please contact our SEND team.

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