Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEND

Salary: Scale 5 - £28,361 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time) Contract: Permanent Reference: 131

We are working on behalf of a secondary school to recruit a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive and well-established SEND department.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and making a meaningful difference to their school experience.

The Role

As a HLTA within the SEND team, you will:

Work directly with students who have specific learning needs and/or high levels of anxiety related to school

Act as a key worker for identified students, providing consistent support and advocacy

Liaise closely with the SENCO, the school's Mental Health Lead, and external professionals

Attend and contribute to relevant multi-agency meetings

Support teachers with the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities

Deliver whole-class and small group support across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, as required

The Ideal Candidate

Holds a recognised HLTA qualification (essential)

Has experience supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs

Is confident working collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals

Demonstrates strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills

Is calm, resilient and committed to inclusive education

Why Apply?

Competitive salary on Scale 5

Term-time working pattern supporting work-life balance

Opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and student-focused SEND team

Agency support throughout the application and onboarding process

To apply, please submit your CV or email directly to (url removed) Successful applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and DBS checks.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community