SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Job in Greenwich Education & Training Jobs

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Greenwich starting September 2025. The role involves supporting teachers and managing class resources, making it ideal for candidates with a Level 3 qualification and experience with SEN students. This full-time position offers competitive salary rates and contributes significantly to student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN students, especially complex learning difficulties.
• Ability to manage and support students with challenging behaviours.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with lesson planning and resource management.
• Supervise classes during teachers' short-term absences.
• Assist in implementing secure learning environment policies.

Skills

Communication

Management of challenging behaviours

Support for SEN students

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Teaching qualification or HLTA certification

Job description

SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Greenwich

September 2025

Competitive rates of pay

Full time Role

Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) play a vital role in schools, bridging the gap between teaching and strategic support. This position involves assisting teachers with lesson planning and delivery while providing key support across multiple classes to ensure they are well resourced, compliant, and running efficiently.

If you are seeking a role that blends classroom teaching, support and interaction with pupils with a range of varied special educational needs, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Role Overview

• Support teachers in delivering a tailored curriculum.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to assist in lesson planning and resource management.
• Supervise whole classes during teachers' short-term absences (maximum of eight learners per class).
• Work alongside the leadership team to help achieve the desired outcomes for learners.
• Assist in implementing policies and processes to maintain a secure learning environment.

Requirements

• Experience working with SEN students, including those with complex learning difficulties.
• Proven ability to manage and support students with challenging behaviours.
• A teaching qualification or HLTA certification is strongly preferred.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain reports and collaborate effectively with parents, carers, and professionals.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in organising and leading group or individual activities.
• Knowledge of communication strategies for non-verbal learners.

Get in touch with Bryan Woods today if you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact where your skills and experience could make a difference.