HLTA

The Education Network; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Walsall is seeking an experienced HLTA to support students with special educational needs. In this role, you will lead a small team of teaching assistants, deliver targeted interventions, and collaborate with the school team. The ideal candidate will have HLTA qualification, experience with SEND students, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for training and career support in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Personalised career support

Opportunity for additional training and development

Excellent rates of pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SEND students in a secondary setting.
• The ability to manage and support a team effectively.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEND in lessons and small group settings.
• Delivering targeted interventions for academic, social, and emotional development.
• Leading and guiding a small team of teaching assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Overview

HLTA – Secondary – SEND – Walsall

A mainstream secondary school in Walsall is seeking an experienced HLTA to join their dedicated SEND team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied and rewarding role, supporting students with a range of special educational needs while also leading and guiding a small team of teaching assistants.

As a HLTA, you will work closely with the SENCO and wider school team to ensure students receive the highest quality support. You will help coordinate the work of the teaching assistants, deliver targeted interventions, and provide direct support to students within lessons and in the school’s SEND hub. The role requires a confident, proactive individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEND in lessons and small group settings.
• Delivering targeted interventions for academic, social, and emotional development.
• Leading and guiding a small team of teaching assistants, sharing best practice.
• Working closely with the SENCO to plan, monitor, and evaluate SEND support.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff and parents on student progress.
• Supporting behaviour management and promoting positive student engagement.

The ideal candidate will have

• HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience working with SEND students in a secondary setting.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to manage and support a team.
• The ability to remain calm and positive under pressure.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people with SEND.

How to apply

If you are interested in this HLTA opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other HLTA and Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a candidate and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

Safeguarding and equality

The Education Network is committed to safegarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.