SEND HLTA

Connex Education; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE rates

Flexible supply work

Short & long term placements

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Weekly PAYE payments

SEND toolkit access

Funding for qualifications

Dedicated SEND consultant

Ongoing support

Opportunities across SEND settings

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to cover specialist SEND settings in Weston-Super-Mare and surrounding areas. This role offers flexible supply work with long‑term placements and temp-to-perm opportunities.

You will support pupils with additional and complex needs, delivering planned activities, assisting teachers, and helping learners access personalised learning within individualised curricula. HLTA qualification welcome.

Qualifications

• HLTA experience in SEND settings.
• Ability to deliver planned lessons when required.
• Experience with small-group teaching and individualised learning.
• Knowledge of behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• Level 4 HLTA qualification or equivalent welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning activities for individuals and small groups.
• Deliver planned lessons in the teacher’s absence.
• Support pupils to access personalised learning programmes.
• Work with pupils on communication, independence and life skills.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress and provide feedback.

Skills

HLTA experience

Lesson delivery

Small-group teaching

Individualised learning

Positive behaviour support

Emotional regulation

De-escalation

Team-Teach

Education

Level 4 HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

SEND HLTA
– Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunities across specialist SEND settings

Location: Weston-Super-Mare
Pay: £110 – £140 per day PAYE
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply | Short & Long Term | Temp-to-Perm

Take Your SEND Experience Further

Connex Education Partnership is looking for experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across specialist schools and SEND settings in Weston-Super-Mare and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified or experienced HLTAs who are looking for flexible supply work, regular long‑term placements or a route into a permanent position.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a range of specialist settings, supporting pupils with additional and complex needs while taking on greater responsibility within the classroom.

The Role

As a SEND HLTA, you’ll work closely with teachers and specialist staff, taking responsibility for supporting learning, delivering activities and helping pupils make progress within an individualised curriculum.

Depending on the setting, you may support pupils with:

ASC / Autism | SEMH | SLD / PMLD | Complex Needs | Communication Needs | Sensory Needs | Physical & Medical Needs

Your responsibilities could include:

• Leading learning activities for individuals and small groups
• Delivering planned lessons or learning sessions in the teacher’s absence
• Supporting pupils to access personalised learning programmes
• Working with pupils on communication, independence and life skills
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Implementing individual education and support plans
• Supporting sensory, therapeutic and practical activities
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and specialist professionals
• Monitoring pupil engagement and progress
• Providing feedback to teachers and wider staff teams
• Supporting classroom organisation and day‑to‑day routines
• Taking responsibility for learning activities when required
• Supporting other Teaching Assistants and contributing to a positive team environment

What We’re Looking For

We’re particularly interested in candidates with:

SEND Experience

Specialist schools | SEND classrooms | Complex needs | ASC | SEMH

Teaching & Learning

HLTA experience | Lesson delivery | Small-group teaching | Individualised learning

Specialist Knowledge

PMLD | SLD | Communication | Sensory | Physical / Medical needs

Behaviour & Inclusion

Positive behaviour support | Emotional regulation | De‑escalation | Team-Teach

A Level 4 HLTA qualification or equivalent experience is welcomed, alongside strong classroom and SEND experience.

We are also happy to consider experienced Teaching Assistants who are already undertaking HLTA-level responsibilities and are looking for their next step.

Why Connex?

• Competitive daily PAYE rates
• Flexible specialist SEND supply opportunities
• Day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term placements
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Weekly PAYE payments – no umbrella companies
• Access to our SEND Toolkit and professional development resources
• Funded formal qualifications and training opportunities
• Dedicated SEND specialist consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your assignments
• Opportunities across a range of specialist schools and SEND settings

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.