SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Severndale Specialist Academy

Telford and Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Shrewsbury is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their SEND team. The role involves coordinating lesson plans and delivering tailored sessions for students with Special Educational Needs. Ideal candidates should have experience as a teaching assistant or HLTA, and a passion for supporting diverse learners in an education setting. Interested applicants should send their application to the HR department by the specified deadline.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a TA or HLTA.
• Organised and able to reach mutually acceptable outcomes.
• Passion for meeting the holistic needs of complex learners.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and devise daily/weekly lesson plans.
• Deliver lessons tailored to students’ IEPs and needs.
• Work collaboratively with a Senior Leader for support.

Skills

Experience in SEND provision

Great communication skills

Ability to tailor sessions to individual needs

Job description

SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Starting December/January 2026

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious HLTA to join the Severndale Team.You will be joining an exceptional group of highly skilled Teachers, HLTAs, Teaching Assistants and support staff who work collaboratively to provide a highly personalised curriculum.We particularly encourage teachers with experience in SEND provision in Special or Mainstream schools who have a passion for meeting the holistic needs of our complex learners.

What is the purpose of the role:

The main purpose of this post is to co-ordinate, devise daily/weekly plans from medium term planning, risk assess appropriately and deliver lessons to pupils with a range of SEND, tailoring sessions to their IEPs, physical needs and positive behaviour support plans. You would be supervised and supported in this by an allocated Senior Leader.You would bring significant school experience as a TA or HLTA with skills and knowledge in supporting children with SEND, and will also be well organised and a great communicator, able to compromise and reach mutually acceptable outcomes with staff and pupils.

Please see attached information regarding job role.

If you want to further your career in an innovative SEND environment, then please complete the application form located on our website - www.severndaleacademy.co.uk and forward your information to our HR dept at [e-mail] by 9am Monday 3 November 2025 .

The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people.All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children's barred list) for the successful applicant. References will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process.We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education.

For more information regarding our schools commitment to safeguarding, please see our website for our school policies - https://severndaleacademy.co.uk/our-school/policies/