HLTA - Specialist SEND Support Service

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in East London is seeking a highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide specialist SEND support for learners aged 5-25. This interim role involves delivering core subjects and managing diverse needs. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in SEND. Competitive day rate and contract for up to 3 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting learners with complex needs.
• Ability to deliver core curriculum subjects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core curriculum subjects to pupils not currently in school.
• Manage a caseload of learners with diverse and complex needs.
• Provide tailored teaching and intervention to enable access to learning.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Teaching skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEND Support Team

Day Rate: £competitive

Contract Length: up to 3 months

Location: East London

An East London local authority is seeking a highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its specialist SEND support service. This interim role supports children and people aged 5-25 who are currently unable to access education due to:

• Medical needs
• Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
• Complex SEND and challenging behaviour
• Risk of permanent exclusion (PEX)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver core curriculum subjects (English, Maths, Science) to pupils not currently in school
• Manage a caseload of learners with diverse and complex needs
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide tailored teaching and intervention to enable access to learning
• Support transition back into full-time educational settings