Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Classroom Support (HLTA) to join one of our specialist education partner schools in the Nuneaton (CV11) area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner or confident cover supervisor who can lead learning, support pupils with additional needs, and work collaboratively with staff to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
The school is committed to investing in its staff and offers ongoing professional development, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to grow, progress, and thrive.
About the Role
As an HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work with pupils with a wide range of SEND needs, including:
- SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
- ASD (Autism)
- Learning Difficulties (LD)
You will deliver small‑group interventions, support whole‑class learning, cover lessons when required, and help create an inclusive, positive learning environment where pupils can flourish.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver planned learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes in the teacher’s absence.
- Support teachers with assessing, monitoring, and recording pupil progress.
- Adapt resources and materials to meet the needs of pupils with diverse learning profiles.
- Implement strategies from EHCPs and support plans to promote independence and progress.
- Use specialist tools such as visual supports, sensory resources, and alternative communication systems.
- Promote a calm, inclusive classroom environment.
- Provide behaviour support using positive and proactive strategies.
- Assist pupils during transitions, break times, and off‑site activities.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and wider staff teams.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting children with SEND.
- Confident in leading learning and delivering planned lessons.
- Calm, patient, and resilient when faced with challenges.
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, flexible team player.
- Reflective and committed to their own professional development.
Requirements
- HLTA qualification or substantial experience leading learning / covering lessons.
- Willingness to complete a DBS check (or provide an updated version).
- Two professional references.
- Proof of right to work in the UK.
Please note: applications without a CV will not be considered.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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