SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Kempston)

Academics; Kempston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kempston is seeking a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves delivering targeted support to pupils with special educational needs, while providing opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have HLTA status and a passion for helping students with additional needs.

Benefits

Structured progression pathway

Ongoing CPD and training

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with SEN in specialist settings.
• Calm, reflective, and proactive approach to behaviour.
• Genuine interest in professional development and SEN best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted academic and behavioural interventions.
• Lead and support learning activities in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Contribute to individual education and behaviour plans.

Skills

Behavioural support

Communication support

Emotional regulation

Education

HLTA Status (Level 4 or equivalent)

Job description

Position: SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Kempston

Salary: £20,000 - £23,000

Sector: Education and Training

Start Date: September start

Are you a qualified SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs? Are you looking to deepen your impact and take the next step in your career in Kempston - either within education or towards a clinical support role?

Join an outstanding Special Educational Needs school in Kempston as a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant, where you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and other complex profiles.

Your Role as an SEN HLTA:

* Deliver targeted academic and behavioural interventions, 1:1 and in small groups

* Lead and support learning activities in collaboration with teaching staff and therapists

* Contribute to the development and implementation of individual education and behaviour plans

* Foster emotional regulation, independence, and positive engagement in learning

What We're Looking For:

* HLTA Status (Level 4 or equivalent qualification)

* Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally in specialist settings

* A calm, reflective, and proactive approach to behaviour and communication support

* A genuine interest in professional development and SEN best practice

Progression & Professional Development:

This role in Kempston offers a structured progression pathway, with opportunities to develop into clinical or educational specialisms depending on your career goals.

Many of our experienced SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant move into:

* Assistant Psychologist

* Clinical Support Worker

* Behaviour Specialist Roles

* Training pathways towards Mental Health, Educational Psychology, or Therapeutic Services

As a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant you'll work closely with a team of clinicians including Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists, gaining insight and experience in a therapeutic, education and training environment.

Alternatively, you may wish to continue along a school-based path, developing into education and training roles such as:

* SEN Teacher (via QTS/QTLS pathways)

* Pastoral Lead or Inclusion Manager

* SEND Coordinator (SENCO)

* Further study in Education Leadership, Trauma-Informed Practice, or Specialist SEND Support

* Ongoing CPD, coaching, and internal training are built into your role to ensure you're constantly growing, supported, and progressing.

Apply today! Interviews are taking place in the coming weeks. Don't miss out on Kempston this opportunity!