HLTA - SEND

Provide Education- West Yorkshire; Batley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education is seeking an experienced SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Kirklees, England. This full-time role from February until the end of the summer term involves providing targeted support for pupils with SEND needs and requires HLTA status or equivalent experience. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience in a primary setting, and a passion for inclusive education. Competitive pay and local placements offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Access to local placements matching your skills

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience supporting SEND pupils within a primary school setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a confident approach in the classroom.
• A passion for inclusive education and ensuring every child can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted classroom and intervention support for pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Delivering planned lessons and supervising whole class learning where required.
• Working closely with teaching staff, the SENDCo, and external professionals.
• Supporting the development and review of individual learning plans.
• Encouraging independence, communication and emotional well‑being.

Job description

SEND HLTA – Primary School (Kirklees) Location: Kirklees

Contract

Full-time, Term-time

Duration

February 2025 – Summer 2025

Salary

(competitive / depending on experience; or specify scale if you prefer)

About the role

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Kirklees area who are seeking an experienced SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from February until the end of the summer term. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HLTA with strong SEND experience who is looking to make a real impact supporting pupils in a mainstream environment.

The role will include

• Providing targeted classroom and intervention support for pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Delivering planned lessons and supervising whole class learning where required
• Working closely with teaching staff, the SENDCo, and external professionals
• Supporting the development and review of individual learning plans
• Encouraging independence, communication and emotional well‑being

The ideal candidate will have

• HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Previous experience supporting SEND pupils within a primary school setting
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Patience, resilience, and a confident approach in the classroom
• A passion for inclusive education and ensuring every child can succeed

Why work with us

When you register with our agency, you will receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to local placements matching your skills and career goals

Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant

Safeguarding & Compliance

Our agency is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and must provide references covering the last (insert) months / years.

How to apply

If you are an experienced SEND HLTA looking for a new opportunity from February, apply today or contact (url removed) for further information or to discuss the role.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.