HLTA - Weston-super-Mare

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support service is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Weston-super-Mare. The ideal candidate has proven HLTA experience, particularly within SEND settings, and will support students who require additional assistance. You will demonstrate effective behaviour management and a strong understanding of SEND needs. This full-time, fixed-term position offers competitive pay and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Training & Support

Fair pay policy

Career development services

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an HLTA, particularly within SEND settings.
• Strong understanding of SEND needs and effective behaviour management skills.
• Ability to support students with diverse learning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the school's learning room for additional assistance.
• Promote positive learning experiences and behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with the SEND team.

Skills

HLTA experience

Understanding of SEND

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Behaviour management skills

Job description

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Pay: £110 - £120 per day

Type: Fixed-term (3 months)

Hours: Full-time

Start date: 5th January 2025

Elementa Support Services are pleased to present a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with SEND experience, to support in the school's "learning room", where some students go for additional support. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment, and they are seeking a professional, empathetic, and experienced HLTA to join the SEND team.

About the Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for candidates who have proven experience working as an HLTA, particularly within SEND settings. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong understanding of SEND needs, effective behaviour management skills, and the ability to support students with a variety of learning requirements to achieve their full potential.

• Previous experience as an HLTA, preferably within secondary education
• Background in SEND, with a good understanding of various needs and strategies
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Reliable and flexible attitude
• Committed to promoting positive learning experiences and behaviours

Contract & Recruitment Information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre‑screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current EnhancedDBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

Candidate Commitment

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut‑off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.