Higher Level Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated SEND HLTA in Wolverhampton to support non-verbal pupils with complex needs. The role involves 1:1 support across Key Stages, with immediate start. The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative team, helping to nurture communication and independence in a supportive learning environment.

The ideal applicant will possess an HLTA qualification or equivalent experience, with excellent communication skills and a passion for working with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs and non-verbal communication.
• Experience supporting pupils across KS1 to KS4 on a 1:1 basis.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with complex needs who are non-verbal.
• Help deliver engaging learning activities.
• Promote communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

HLTA qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Are you an experienced SEND HLTA looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils with complex additional needs?

Do you have the communication skills, patience and resilience to work 1:1 with non-verbal pupils?

Are you ready to make a genuine difference within a small and supportive specialist setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Wolverhampton that provides a nurturing and highly supportive learning environment for just 12 pupils. The school promotes communication, independence and positive relationships, offering staff the opportunity to build meaningful connections with pupils while working as part of a dedicated and collaborative team.

The school is looking to appoint a full‑time SEND HLTA on a temporary to permanent basis, starting ASAP and continuing through September. The successful SEND HLTA will provide 1:1 support for pupils with complex needs who are non‑verbal across Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4, helping to deliver engaging learning activities while promoting communication, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience supporting pupils within a SEND setting
• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs and non‑verbal communication
• Experience supporting pupils across KS1 to KS4 on a 1:1 basis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.