Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Sprint Education Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational recruitment agency is seeking a motivated High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist SEN school in Walsall. This full-time position starts in October 2025 and runs through July 2026. The ideal candidate will have HLTA status, experience with SEN pupils, and strong classroom management skills. This role offers a supportive community and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

Guidance and support from a dedicated consultant

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN in a mainstream or specialist setting.
• Ability to deliver small group interventions and whole-class teaching when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group interventions and cover whole-class teaching when required.
• Support teachers in planning and adapting lessons for individual pupil needs.
• Provide one-to-one and group support to pupils with SEN.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Behaviour support skills

Compassion

Resilience

Ability to deliver interventions

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced and motivated High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) ready to make a real impact in the lives of children with special educational needs? We are proud to be partnering with a specialist SEN school in Walsall, currently looking for a dedicated High Level Teaching Assistant to join their team. This full-time role will begin in October 2025 and continue through to July 2026.

About the School

This inclusive and well-regarded provision supports pupils with a wide range of learning needs, including Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). The school is known for its nurturing ethos, strong community values, and commitment to personalised learning that enables every child to thrive.

The Role

• Full-time HLTA position
• Deliver small group interventions and occasionally cover whole-class teaching when required
• Support teachers in planning and adapting lessons to meet individual pupil needs
• Provide one-to-one and group support to pupils with SEN, promoting independence and confidence
• Help create an engaging, inclusive, and positive learning environment
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and external professionals to support pupil progress

About You

• HLTA status (or equivalent qualification/experience)
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN in a mainstream or specialist setting
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills
• Ability to deliver interventions and step into whole-class teaching when needed
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to inclusive education

What's on Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay rates
• Guidance and support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Sprint Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.