Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Pertemps; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive secondary school in Walsall is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs and mentor teaching assistants in the SEND unit. The ideal candidate will have the HLTA qualification and experience working with SEND students, along with strong communication skills. This role provides an opportunity to contribute positively to the learning environment and is set in a caring atmosphere where every child matters.

Benefits

Personalised career support

Training and development opportunities

Excellent rates of pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND students in a secondary setting is preferred.
• Ability to support and mentor other staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND in lessons and small group sessions.
• Deliver tailored interventions for academic progress.
• Work with the SENCO to plan and evaluate SEND provision.
• Support behaviour management and promote positive engagement.
• Guide and mentor teaching assistants within the SEND unit.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentoring abilities

Commitment to student success

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Secondary – SEND – Walsall

A welcoming and supportive secondary school in Walsall is recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their SEND unit. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a school with excellent behaviour, an outstanding SENCO, and a strong reputation for supporting both students and staff.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of students with additional needs, working closely with the SENCO, teachers, and a dedicated team of teaching assistants. You will provide targeted support in lessons, deliver small group interventions, and contribute to the planning and assessment of SEND provision. The role also involves mentoring other teaching assistants, modelling best practice, and helping to create a positive and structured environment where every student can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEND across Key Stages 3 and 4 in lessons and small group sessions.
• Delivering tailored interventions to help students make progress academically and socially.
• Working with the SENCO to plan and evaluate SEND provision.
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and promoting positive engagement.
• Guiding and mentoring teaching assistants within the SEND unit.
• Building strong relationships with students, staff, and families to ensure consistent support.

Ideal candidate

• HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with SEND students, ideally in a secondary setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to support and mentor other staff effectively.
• A commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

How to apply

If you are interested in this Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other HLTA and Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a candidate and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days.