HLTA - SEND Provision. Job in Tower Hamlets Education & Training Jobs

SANZA Teaching Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a SEND provision in a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets. The role, running from January to July 2026, involves delivering structured teaching to children with complex needs and supporting their individual learning plans. The ideal candidate should have HLTA qualifications or significant experience, adaptability, and a passion for fostering academic and emotional growth in students. Outstanding transport links and competitive pay based on experience are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive rates based on experience

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or extensive teaching assistant experience with confidence in whole-class teaching.
• Strong background in supporting children with complex SEND including ASD and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily teaching within the SEND class using structured and nurturing approaches.
• Collaboratively plan lessons ensuring individual needs are met.
• Lead small-group interventions focusing on communication and life skills.
• Use visual and sensory strategies effectively to support learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to assessment.

Skills

Teaching children with complex SEND

Adaptive teaching methods

Collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team

Monitoring pupil progress

Using sensory strategies

Education

HLTA qualification or significant teaching assistant experience

Job description

HLTA - SEND Provision

Location: Tower Hamlets (near Mile End)

Position: HLTA - SEND Provision

Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Contract Dates: 5th January - 22nd July 2026

Pay: Dependent upon experience - 120 - 150

SANZA Teaching Agency is excited to be recruiting an experienced and passionate Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the SEND provision of a welcoming 2-form entry primary school in Tower Hamlets. Ideally located just a short walk from Mile End station, this school offers a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where staff and pupils thrive.

This is a full-time, term-time role running from 5th January to 22nd July 2026, perfect for an HLTA looking to make a meaningful impact in a well-resourced SEND setting.

About the SEND Provision

You will play a key role teaching within the school's SEND class, which includes:

• 3 children with complex needs who attend full-time
• An additional 5 pupils who join at scheduled times throughout the day
• A stable team of 2 full-time Teaching Assistants working alongside the HLTA
• Close planning and support from the school's experienced SENDCO

The provision is structured, nurturing, and designed to support communication, sensory regulation, emotional development, and personalised progress.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver daily teaching within the SEND class using adaptive, structured, and nurturing approaches
• Plan lessons collaboratively with the SENDCO, ensuring each child's individual needs and EHCP targets are fully supported
• Lead small-group and targeted interventions focusing on communication, independence, literacy, numeracy, and life skillsWork closely with two dedicated TAs to provide consistent, high-quality support
• Use visuals, sensory strategies, structured routines, and communication aids effectively
• Maintain calm, positive behaviour-support strategies across the provision
• Monitor pupil progress, contribute to assessment, and support personalised learning plans
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure consistent, wraparound support

About You

• HLTA qualification or substantial teaching assistant experience with confidence delivering whole-class input
• Strong experience supporting children with complex SEND, including ASD, communication needs, sensory needs, and global developmental delay
• Calm, patient, nurturing, and highly adaptable
• Skilled in creating structured, accessible learning opportunities
• Confident working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Passionate about enabling every child to flourish academically, emotionally, and socially

Why This Role Is Fantastic

• A supportive, well-established SEND provision with small class sizes
• Excellent leadership and strong SEND practice
• Welcoming, collaborative school culture within a 2-form entry setting

• Outstanding transport links - minutes from Mile End station
• Pay dependent on your experience and skills
• Strong opportunities for professional development through SANZA

Ready to Apply?

Contact: Stephanie Watson - (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)

Why Apply Through SANZA Teaching Agency?

• Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience)
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Tailored support from a dedicated consultant
• We proudly support passionate educators in roles where they can make a lasting difference

SANZA Teaching Agency holds the REC Audited Education Gold Standard and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding all children.