Lead HLTA: Empower Students with Complex Needs

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Ongoing professional development

Leading role in SEN support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Full-Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students with complex additional needs in a specialist setting.

You will lead learning activities, deliver pre-planned lessons when required, and work closely with teachers and therapists to track student progress and plan interventions. StrongHLTA background in SEN essential; confidence with personal care and group leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or significant experience working at HLTA level.
• Strong background supporting children or young people with SEN, especially complex needs.
• Confident in leading learning activities and managing small groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group sessions and deliver pre-planned lessons when the teacher is absent.
• Support students with complex needs (ASD, PMLD, medical requirements).
• Provide personal care and physical support where necessary.
• Assist in specialist settings such as sensory rooms and hydrotherapy environments.
• Contribute to planning, assessment, and tracking of student progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.

Skills

HLTA qualification

SEN experience

Lead small groups

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Full-Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students with complex additional needs in a specialist setting.

You will lead learning activities, deliver pre-planned lessons when required, and work closely with teachers and therapists to track student progress and plan interventions. StrongHLTA background in SEN essential; confidence with personal care and group leadership is expected.