Senior HLTA: Lead Class Support & SEND Interventions

Prioryschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory School in Greater London is seeking a Level 4 HLTA to lead classroom support, guide Teaching Assistants, and oversee key learning spaces across the school. The role combines teaching, team management, and practical coordination to promote independence and achievement for students with additional needs.

You will work with students across pathways, coordinating support staff and ensuring high-quality interventions for Severe Learning Difficulties and complex SEND profiles.

Qualifications

• Experience leading classroom support and coordinating activities.
• Ability to guide Teaching Assistants and deploy staff across settings.
• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy with professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and assess learning across the timetable, covering PPA and absence.
• Oversee Teaching Assistants during classes and activities.
• Deliver targeted learning activities for SLD and complex needs.
• Assist in running vocational and life-skills spaces (e.g., Woodlands Cafe).
• Coordinate off-site community access, swimming, and riding sessions.
• Lead lunchtime routines, clubs, and dining hall setups.
• Collaborate with Speech & Language Therapists and other MDT members.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Team management

Staff deployment

Interventions

SLD experience

Complex SEND

Literacy & numeracy

Clear communication

Education

HLTA Level 4

Job description

Priory School in Greater London is seeking a Level 4 HLTA to lead classroom support, guide Teaching Assistants, and oversee key learning spaces across the school. The role combines teaching, team management, and practical coordination to promote independence and achievement for students with additional needs.

You will work with students across pathways, coordinating support staff and ensuring high-quality interventions for Severe Learning Difficulties and complex SEND profiles.