Lead HLTA for SEND & Autism Support - Specialist College

eTeach UK Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Birmingham. You will supervise learning activities, coordinate targeted interventions and mentor Specialist Support Workers to uphold high standards of student support within our specialist provision.

The role requires experience supporting learners with SEND, leading learning activities, and a proactive, safeguarding-focused approach to working with autism and complex needs in a college setting.

Qualifications

• HLTA Status or Level 4 qualification relevant to teaching and learning.
• GCSE English and Mathematics Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent).
• Experience supervising, mentoring or coordinating support staff within an educational setting.
• Significant experience supporting learners with SEND and autism/complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Senior Leadership Team, providing regular updates on student progress, support provision and operational matters.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and mentoring to Specialist Support Workers, ensuring high standards of practice.
• Allocate and coordinate support staff to meet the changing needs of students throughout the college day.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and coach colleagues in effective strategies for supporting learners with autism and complex needs.
• Monitor the quality of interventions and support delivered by Specialist Support Workers and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to performance management by providing feedback on the work of Specialist Support Workers where requested.
• Conduct daily briefings or debriefings with support staff to ensure effective communication and continuity of provision.
• Escalate safeguarding, welfare or operational concerns promptly to the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Staff supervision

Mentoring

Communication

Autism awareness

Organisational skills

Education

HLTA Status

Level 4 qualification

Job description

eTeach UK Limited is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Birmingham. You will supervise learning activities, coordinate targeted interventions and mentor Specialist Support Workers to uphold high standards of student support within our specialist provision.

The role requires experience supporting learners with SEND, leading learning activities, and a proactive, safeguarding-focused approach to working with autism and complex needs in a college setting.