Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Blandford Forum

Are you a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? A welcoming and inclusive school in Blandford Forum is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team in September 2025.

This part-time role is ideal for someone passionate about education and committed to supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

About the Role:

As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting both teaching staff and students across the school. You will be responsible for leading small group sessions, delivering pre-prepared lessons, and providing targeted support to pupils with a variety of learning and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and delivering planned lessons under the guidance of teachers

• Working with individuals and small groups of pupils with SEN

• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour, and wellbeing

• Assisting with classroom management and differentiated instruction

• Collaborating with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals

We’re Looking For:

• HLTA status or significant experience in a TA role with leadership responsibilities

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• A calm, adaptable, and patient approach

• Commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay, processed via PAYE

• Flexible working hours to suit your availability

• Access to free CPD including HLTA and SEN-specific training

• A dedicated consultant to support your professional journey

• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles

• Experience working in a variety of supportive SEN environments

If you're ready to inspire and support young learners while developing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your next chapter as an HLTA with Teaching Personnel in Blandford Forum.

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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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