SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary academy in West Drayton. The role involves providing targeted support for children with special educational needs, fostering a calm environment, and collaborating with staff to enhance pupil engagement. This permanent position offers extensive professional development and a supportive school community.

Benefits

Extensive professional development

Collaborative opportunities across the Multi-Academy Trust

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to create a calm and supportive environment.
• Commitment to the success and wellbeing of all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils with SEN, especially those with SEMH needs.
• Build confidence and independence in pupils.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and manage additional support staff.

Skills

Support for SEN

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications for SEN support

Job description

SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant - West Drayton Area (via Teaching Personnel)

Day Rate: £127.43 - £135.94

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Work Pattern: Term time + INSET days (195 days per year)

Contract: Permanent

Pension: 26.4% employer's contribution

Teaching Personnel is currently working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary academy in the West Drayton area of West London. The school is a key part of a well-regarded Multi-Academy Trust, offering opportunities to collaborate and access high-quality professional development across several schools.

We are seeking to appoint a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is passionate about making a difference in children's lives, particularly those with special educational needs who require targeted support to access the curriculum.

• Provide a calm and supportive environment for pupils with SEN, especially those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs

• Act as a trusted adult for children requiring secure attachments

• Build confidence and independence in pupils, helping them to engage in mainstream learning

• Support reintegration into mainstream settings for pupils who require additional guidance

• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff

• Manage and deploy additional SEN support staff for interventions and time-out strategies

• Communicate effectively with families and carers

• Identify needs for external professional input

• Contribute to the ongoing development of SEMH provision within the school

• Demonstrate commitment to the success and wellbeing of all pupils

• Extensive professional development and support

• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust

• A warm and inclusive school environment

• A committed and dynamic leadership team

• Support from engaged governors, staff, and families

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Application Process:

Please complete an application form to be considered for this role. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Interviews:

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates are identified.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and experience, which should be detailed in your application.