Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Supply Desk; New Forest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term opportunity

Dedicated consultant support

Safeguarding training

CPD including Autism Awareness and +ve

Permanent opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £/£

Job summary

Supply Desk is recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a thriving secondary school in the New Forest. You’ll support students across KS3 and KS4, helping them access learning, develop confidence and make progress both academically and personally.

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for an experienced HLTA, TA or SEND professional, with responsibilities including delivering interventions, supporting diverse needs and promoting engagement.

Qualifications

• HLTA or CACHE Level 3 or relevant Education qualification.
• Experience supporting students with SEND.
• Confident supporting academic, social and emotional needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, flexible and resilient.
• Secondary school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivering small-group interventions.
• Supporting students with a range of SEND needs.
• Adapting resources and activities.
• Supporting students to access the curriculum.
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Monitoring progress and contributing to records.
• Working closely with teachers and SEND staff.
• Building strong, positive relationships with students.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

CACHE Level 3

HLTA qualification

Job description

HLTA - SEND Provision | New Forest

Start: September 2026

Contract: Long-term

Pay: £100-£120 per day

Hours: 8:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

Supply Desk is recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a thriving secondary school in the New Forest.

You’ll support students across KS3 and KS4, helping them access learning, develop confidence and make progress both academically and personally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA, TA or SEND professional looking for a rewarding long-term role within a supportive school environment.

You’ll be:

• Delivering small-group interventions
• Supporting students with a range of SEND needs
• Adapting resources and activities
• Supporting students to access the curriculum
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Monitoring progress and contributing to records
• Working closely with teachers and SEND staff
• Building strong, positive relationships with students

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds an HLTA, CACHE Level 3 or relevant Education qualification
• Has experience supporting students with SEND
• Is confident supporting academic, social and emotional needs
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Is patient, flexible and resilient
• Ideally has secondary school experience

You’ll receive:

• £100-£120 per day
• Weekly pay
• Long-term opportunity
• Dedicated consultant support
• Safeguarding training
• Access to CPD including Autism Awareness and positive behaviour training
• Opportunities for permanent work
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £150 collectively

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks