SEN HLTA: Inspire Inclusive Education & Growth

Esland Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Life insurance to 4x basic salary

Induction training and ongoing CPD

Job summary

Esland Group is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for its new Doncaster school. The role involves supporting SEN pupils aged 7–18, delivering lessons one-to-one or in small groups, and collaborating with teachers to plan and adapt learning activities.

You will help track progress, reinforce inclusive practice, and contribute to a supportive classroom environment. The successful candidate will bring experience with SEN, a solid grounding in curriculum delivery, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people who have special educational needs (essential)
• Proven experience in working in an education setting (essential)
• Proven experience in working with young people that challenge (essential)
• Dedication to support inclusion
• The ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and use time effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
• A good sense of humour

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the educational and social development of each young person
• Form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies
• Planning and preparing lessons with teachers, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans where necessary
• Developing and preparing resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to student needs
• Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning
• Ensuring that records are maintained accurately and progress is monitored
• Maintaining outstanding professional practice

Skills

SEN support experience

Education setting experience

Challenging pupils experience

Curriculum knowledge

Lesson planning and evaluation

Differentiation for inclusion

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Verbal and written communication

Positive attitude under pressure

Sense of humour

Job description

Esland Group is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for its new Doncaster school. The role involves supporting SEN pupils aged 7–18, delivering lessons one-to-one or in small groups, and collaborating with teachers to plan and adapt learning activities.

You will help track progress, reinforce inclusive practice, and contribute to a supportive classroom environment. The successful candidate will bring experience with SEN, a solid grounding in curriculum delivery, and the ability to