SEND HLTA - Calm, Capable, and Ready to Make a Difference

Protocol Education Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a compassionate SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Romford. The role involves supporting pupils with additional needs in both specialist and mainstream settings. Ideal candidates will have an HLTA qualification or substantial SEND support experience. We offer weekly pay and access to free training, ensuring you can thrive in your role as a valued support staff member.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE CPD including Thrive training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with SEND.
• Patience and understanding in challenging situations.
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group and 1:1 learning for pupils with SEND.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists for individualised support.
• Create safe and inclusive learning spaces.
• Support positive behaviour plans.

Skills

Calm, confident approach

Strong communication skills

Empathy skills

Experience with EHCPs

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

SEND HLTA – Calm, Capable, and Ready to Make a Difference!

Got a talent for turning tricky days into progress? This one’s for you.

We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist or mainstream setting in Romford.

If you’re the calm in the storm, the steady presence that pupils can count on, and someone who knows their PECs from their PIVATS, we want to work with you.

What the role involves:

• Leading small group and 1:1 learning for pupils with SEND (e.g. autism, ADHD, SEMH)

• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver individualised support

• Helping to create safe, inclusive learning spaces where pupils can thrive

• Supporting regulation strategies and positive behaviour plans

You’ll need:

• HLTA qualification (or substantial experience in SEND support)

• A calm, confident approach and bags of patience

• Strong communication and empathy skills

• Experience with EHCPs, sensory needs, or trauma-informed approaches (bonus points if Thrive trained – or ask us how to get it for free!)

What we offer:

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions!)

• FREE CPD including Thrive training and de-escalation strategies

• A consultant who understands SEND settings (and won’t throw you into the wrong one)

• Access to long-term roles where you can build real relationships

This isn’t just about cover—it’s about connection. If you’re ready to bring your experience to schools that really value support staff, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or drop us a message. Let’s find your perfect SEND fit.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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