SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!

Prospero Teaching; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in Houghton-le-Spring. The role offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful learning experiences, improve the lives of students aged 2-11, and work within a supportive educational environment until July 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in schools in the UK.
• Experience within an SEND school setting is desired.
• Ability to develop understanding of different learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils at EYFS/KS1 level with a range of SEND.
• Plan and deliver learning activities to small groups.
• Provide personal care for some pupils as needed.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Supporting pupils with SEND

Planning and delivering learning activities

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or HLTA Qualification

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SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!, Houghton le Spring

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Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Prospero Teaching is looking for a passionate, experienced and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational SEND Schools in Houghton-le-Spring on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a leading role in the Learning Support Department and build positive relationships with pupils to have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational SEND School setting in Houghton-le-Spring.
• The School supports pupils across the Primary School age range (2-11) and there are opportunities to support pupils across all years groups depending on your preference and specialism.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – Houghton-le-Spring

About the HLTA Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils working at EYFS/KS1 level who have a wide range of SEND and challenging behaviour.
• The role will also involve some planning and delivery of learning activities to pupils in small groups.
• The role will involve supporting pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEND that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, SLD, MLD and PMLD.
• Some pupils may require personal care and some pupils may be none-verbal or pre-verbal.
• A key part of the role will also be to develop an understanding of the different learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside colleagues to establish this.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or HLTA Qualification
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• Experience within an SEND School Setting (desired)
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities to small groups of pupils.
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND within an SEND School
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years