Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEND

Connex Education; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Paid weekly via PAYE

Flexible day-to-day opportunities

Long-term placements across Bristol

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support pupils with SEND across Bristol. Flexible day-to-day supply or longer-term placements offer variety and impact.

You will deliver planned activities, lead small groups and cover classes under supervision, contributing to student progress. The role requires HLTA status or substantial HLTA-level experience, with strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hold HLTA status or significant HLTA-level experience.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND in specialist or mainstream settings.
• Confident leading learning independently and covering classes when required.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Able to adapt learning to meet a wide range of individual needs.
• Organised, proactive and committed to outstanding pupil support.
• Passion for helping children develop skills and confidence to succeed in school and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes under direction of teaching staff.
• Plan, prepare and adapt learning resources for diverse SEND needs.
• Assess, monitor, record and report pupil progress to inform future learning.
• Support pupils with autism, SEMH, communication difficulties and MLD.
• Promote independence and positive behaviour through nurturing support.
• Lead interventions for academic, social and emotional development.
• Take responsibility for learning areas and contribute to school improvement.
• Support development of enterprise, independence and life skills where placed.

Skills

HLTA status or experience

SEND experience

Lead learning independently

Behaviour & communication

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEND

Location: Bristol
Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Contract: Flexible Supply – Day-to-Day & Long-Term Roles
Salary: £120 - £145 per day (dependent on experience and assignment)

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career?

Connex Education is working with a network of specialist SEND schools and alternative provisions across Bristol, seeking confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support pupils with a wide range of additional needs. Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day supply or a longer-term placement, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying the variety that supply work offers.

As an HLTA, you'll play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, delivering planned learning activities, leading small groups and, where required, covering whole classes under the guidance of qualified teachers.

About the Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver high-quality learning activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of teaching staff.
• Plan, prepare and adapt learning resources to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEND.
• Assess, monitor, record and report on pupil progress, helping to inform future learning.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, SEMH, communication difficulties and moderate learning difficulties.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour through consistent, nurturing support.
• Lead interventions that develop pupils' academic, social and emotional skills.
• Take responsibility for agreed areas of learning and contribute to wider school improvement initiatives.
• In some placements, support the development of enterprise, independence and life skills programmes, helping prepare pupils for adulthood.
• Provide guidance and support to Teaching Assistants where required, helping to share best practice and maintain high standards across the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.

About You

We're looking for candidates who:

• Hold HLTA status or have significant experience working at HLTA level.
• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND in either specialist or mainstream settings.
• Are confident leading learning independently and covering classes when required.
• Have strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Can adapt learning to meet a wide range of individual needs.
• Are organised, proactive and committed to delivering outstanding support for pupils.
• Have a passion for helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

Why Choose Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE.
• No umbrella companies or hidden deductions.
• Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of specialist SEND schools across Bristol.
• A dedicated education consultant with SEND expertise.
• Free access to our accredited CPD, including the SEND Toolkit and Classroom Teacher Toolkit.
• Funded qualifications, including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and TEFL.
• Opportunities to broaden your experience across a variety of specialist educational settings.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.