SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Waltham Forest

Senovo Capital Management GmbH; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Senovo is recruiting an SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a positive specialist school in Waltham Forest. The role focuses on leading planned learning activities for individuals and small groups, adapting resources to pupils’ communication and learning needs and supporting consistent routines.

You should have HLTA experience or substantial SEN classroom experience; QTS is not required. You will work closely with the class team, provide confident cover, and contribute to assessment and

Qualifications

• HLTA experience or substantial SEN classroom experience is strongly preferred.
• Confident leading learning within agreed plans and boundaries.
• You communicate well and bring a calm, reliable approach to the school day.
• QTS is not required for this support role.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned learning activities for individuals and small groups.
• Adapt resources and teaching approaches to pupils’ communication and learning needs.
• Support assessment, progress recording and consistent classroom routines.
• Provide confident cover and guidance when directed by the class teacher.

Skills

HLTA experience

SEN classroom experience

Strong communication

Calm demeanor

Job description

SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest, United Kingdom | Posted on 27/10/2026

Senovo is recruiting an SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a positive specialist school in Waltham Forest. The role offers responsibility, variety and the chance to lead purposeful learning with strong support from the class team.

• Lead planned learning activities for individuals and small groups.
• Adapt resources and teaching approaches to pupils’ communication and learning needs.
• Support assessment, progress recording and consistent classroom routines.
• Provide confident cover and guidance when directed by the class teacher.

About you

• HLTA experience or substantial SEN classroom experience is strongly preferred.
• You are confident leading learning while working within agreed plans and boundaries.
• You communicate well and bring a calm, reliable approach to the school day.
• QTS is not required for this support role.

Pay: £120 - £155 per day PAYE. Contract: Full time. Location: Waltham Forest.