HLTA

The Education Network; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Walsall is seeking an experienced HLTA to join their SEND team. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs, leading a team of teaching assistants, and collaborating closely with the SENCO. Candidates should have an HLTA qualification and experience in secondary education. This position offers a supportive environment focused on improving student outcomes.

Benefits

Additional training and development

Personalized career support

Friendly and supportive atmosphere

Excellent rates of pay

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Previous experience with SEND students in a secondary setting is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills needed.
• Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND in lessons and small groups.
• Deliver targeted academic interventions.
• Lead and guide a small team of teaching assistants.
• Work closely with the SENCO on SEND support.
• Provide feedback on student progress.

Skills

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Experience with SEND students

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Passion for improving outcomes

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.

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding 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.