Higher level Teaching assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEN Experience Required

Northampton and Surrounding Areas

Immediate Start Available

Pay Rate - £100- £110.

Through Teaching Personnel.

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a strong background in Special Educational Needs (SEN) to work in schools across Northampton and the surrounding areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate education professional who is committed to supporting children with a range of additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

This role aligns closely with the Government's recent SEND White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, which places a strong emphasis on early intervention, inclusive mainstream education, and ensuring that children with additional needs receive the right support at the right time. The reforms highlight the growing importance of skilled support staff, including Higher Level Teaching Assistants, in delivering targeted interventions, supporting individual learning plans, and helping pupils with SEND achieve positive outcomes within mainstream settings. As schools continue to strengthen their inclusive provision, experienced HLTAs with SEN expertise will play a vital role in supporting both pupils and teaching staff, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future direction of SEND education.

The Role:

• Deliver planned lessons and interventions in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with a variety of SEN, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to provide tailored support.
• Assist in creating an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school setting.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, flexible, and proactive approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and training.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.

If you are an experienced HLTA looking for your next rewarding role and are available for an immediate start, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel and make a positive difference in the lives of young people across Northamptonshire.

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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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