HLTA for SEND: Empower Secondary Students (Long-Term)

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

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the specialist SEND provision at a thriving secondary school in the New Forest area from September 2026.

You will support pupils with additional needs across KS3 and KS4, deliver targeted interventions, adapt resources, and work closely with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals to enable meaningful progress.

Qualifications

• Requires HLTA qualification, CACHE Level 3 qualification, or an Education degree.
• Experience supporting children/young people with SEND preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and small-group learning within the SEND provision.
• Support students across KS3 and KS4 with diverse learning needs.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals.
• Provide classroom support to enable curriculum access.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Team collaboration

SEND experience

Education

HLTA qualification

CACHE Level 3 qualification

Education degree

Job description

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the specialist SEND provision at a thriving secondary school in the New Forest area from September 2026.

You will support pupils with additional needs across KS3 and KS4, deliver targeted interventions, adapt resources, and work closely with teachers, SEND staff and external professionals to enable meaningful progress.