Senior HLTA: Complex Autism & Communication Support

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiverton School in Coventry (CV3 4DE) is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with complex autism and communication needs. The role involves working in Constructive Pathway classes with a highly specialist environment.

The HLTA will collaborate with teachers and therapists, support communication approaches, and lead classroom staff while promoting emotional regulation and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND and autism in pupils.
• Calm, patient approach and ability to handle challenging situations.
• Strong communication, regulation, and sensory needs understanding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning.
• Support pupils with communication using PECS, Makaton, AAC, and visuals.
• Lead and support classroom staff within the team and promote wellbeing.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Communication

Regulation

Education

HLTA Level 4

Tools

PECS

Makaton

AAC

Visual supports

Job description

Tiverton School in Coventry (CV3 4DE) is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with complex autism and communication needs. The role involves working in Constructive Pathway classes with a highly specialist environment.

The HLTA will collaborate with teachers and therapists, support communication approaches, and lead classroom staff while promoting emotional regulation and independence.