Senior HLTA – SEN School: Lead Learning & Interventions

Engage Partners Limited; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Partners Limited is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a specialist SEN school in Cambridge. You will work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons and interventions, supporting pupils with diverse needs.

The ideal candidate will bring HLTA-level experience, strong behaviour management and a collaborative approach with therapists and staff. This full-time position offers long-term progression within a nurturing educational

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Has experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or similar.
• Holds an HLTA qualification, or has HLTA/Senior Teaching Assistant level experience.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEN, including autism and associated needs.
• Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Leading small-group and individual interventions.
• Supporting classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Providing 1:1 support where required.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting with lesson preparation, planning and classroom resources.
• Taking responsibility for learning activities when required.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Supporting pupils’ individual education and behaviour plans.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

1:1 support

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Engage Partners Limited is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a specialist SEN school in Cambridge. You will work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons and interventions, supporting pupils with diverse needs.

The ideal candidate will bring HLTA-level experience, strong behaviour management and a collaborative approach with therapists and staff. This full-time position offers long-term progression within a nurturing educational