SEN HLTA

Step Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs from EYFS to Year 6. The role offers an opportunity for a passionate individual to take a lead role in teaching and support. It starts in October 2025 on a temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This position offers a supportive environment focusing on professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Access to exclusive deals (shopping, travel, gyms)

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, and speech difficulties.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted interventions for SEND pupils.
• Lead whole-class teaching when required.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress.
• Collaborate with external professionals for EHCP reviews.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Behaviour management

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support children with special educational needs across the school from EYFS to Year 6.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about inclusion and confident in taking a lead role in supporting teaching and learning. The role starts in October 2025, and is on a temporary long-term basis, with a view to going permanent for the most suitable candidate.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver small-group or one-to-one interventions for pupils with a range of SEND, under the guidance of the SENCO and class teachers
• Lead whole-class teaching when required, using your HLTA training to cover lessons
• Adapt and differentiate resources to meet the individual needs of learners
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and parents/carers
• Work closely with external professionals and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development

Ideal candidate

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience working with children with a variety of special educational needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties)
• Strong communication, organisational, and behaviour management skills as a SEND HLTA
• Ability to work independently and show initiative, as well as work part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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