Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Job in Bromley Education & Training Jobs

Veritas Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a Maths specialism. The successful candidate will lead interventions for SEND students, support learning, and work closely with teaching staff. Ideal for someone passionate about education and confident in Maths, this role offers a chance to contribute positively in the classroom and support young people with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading interventions and supporting learning.
• Ability to act as a key worker for students with special educational needs.
• Willingness to provide guidance and training to less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted intervention programmes for SEND students.
• Track progress and adjust support programmes as necessary.
• Act as key worker for students with EHCPs.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student progress.
• Build relationships with parents and maintain communication.

Skills

Strong academic qualifications

Experience working with children or young people

Confident use of ICT

Excellent organisational skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Maths Specialism)

Contract: Term Time Only (38 weeks including INSET)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: Actual salary approx. 24,387.60 (including paid holiday)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a Maths specialism to join a supportive and collaborative SEND team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to play a key part in the development and delivery of high-quality SEND support.

About the Role

The successful candidate will act as a key worker for students with special educational needs, leading interventions, supporting learning in and out of the classroom, and guiding less experienced support staff. You will work closely with the SENCO and teaching teams to ensure that students receive the personalised support they need to thrive.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong academic qualifications
• Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar educational setting
• Confident use of ICT and strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when working with young people
• A flexible, proactive approach and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Reliability, commitment, and patience
• Experience working in classroom environments (highly desirable)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead targeted intervention programmes for SEND and underachieving students
• Track progress, evaluate impact, and adjust support programmes as needed
• Act as key worker for students with EHCPs, liaising with external agencies and contributing to reviews
• Provide guidance, support and training to less experienced teaching assistants
• Line‑manage a group of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Plan and prepare learning activities and resources under the guidance of teaching staff
• Support teaching and learning across the curriculum, promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Provide detailed verbal and written feedback to teachers regarding student progress and behaviour
• Contribute to out‑of‑class learning opportunities, trips and activities
• Build positive relationships with parents/carers and maintain effective communication
• Collaborate with teachers and external professionals such as therapists and educational psychologists
• Attend meetings, training sessions and INSET days as required

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, confident in Maths, and eager to contribute to a strong and inclusive SEND provision.

Application Requirements for Veritas Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level, as well as support staff positions within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'