Higher Level Teaching Assistant for additionally resourced provision class

Teaching Vacancies; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a role dedicated to supporting children's learning, particularly those with special educational needs. The candidate will deliver targeted intervention programs and promote an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have HLTA status or equivalent experience, and a strong commitment to continual professional development is crucial. Salary for this role ranges from £25,597 to £27,182.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Access to free childcare

Career progression opportunities

Staff well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Ability to deliver targeted intervention programmes.
• Positive and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of children.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and families.
• Contribute to school community and improve learner outcomes.

Skills

Support for children with complex needs

Communication and interpersonal skills

Initiative and team collaboration

Reflective practice

Commitment to professional development

Education

HLTA status or equivalent experience

Job description

Who we are looking for

• An enthusiastic individual who is deeply committed to supporting the learning and development of all children, with a strong belief in every child’s ability to succeed.
• HLTA status or equivalent experience (Level 4 or above desirable)
• Candidate will bring a positive, flexible attitude and be confident in supporting children with complex needs, including communication and sensory processing differences.
• Relevant experience of working with children with SEND such as ASD, developmental delay and other SEND across the primary age range
• Experience delivering targeted intervention programmes, particularly in communication, speech and language, Occupational Therapy or other programmes of support.
• A team player who shows initiative, builds strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues, and contributes positively to the wider school community.
• A reflective practitioner who continually looks for ways to improve outcomes for learners.
• An individual committed to ongoing professional development and who are eager to grow in their role through training and feedback.
• Someone who upholds a high standard of professionalism and maintains confidentiality is crucial.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community that celebrates cultural diversity.
• High-quality dynamic learning environments that promote children’s independence and curiosity.
• Engaged children with positive embedded learning behaviours.
• Access to excellent professional development and clear routes for career progression
• A supportive and knowledgeable team within the school.
• Full access to generous local government pension scheme and benefits.
• A positive commitment to staff well-being wider benefits including; workload reduction, preferential school places after successful completion of the probationary period, access to free childcare and personal development.

Further details about the role

A school visit is essential - we look forward to meeting applicants. Please call the school on 020 8697 2441 to arrange a visit.

Salary range: BR8 £25,597 - £27,182 (FTE £32,394 - £34,399)

Closing date: Thursday 9th October 2025

Interview date: Week beginning 13th October

*The school reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates as applications are reviewed.*

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.