Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Are you an experienced and confident teaching assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

A warm, inclusive specialist school in Templecombe is looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September 2025, with the possibility of starting earlier for the right candidate.

This is a flexible role offering full-time and part-time working opportunities, supporting pupils aged 6 to 13 with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and support structured learning activities under teacher guidance or independently

• Provide targeted academic and emotional support for SEN students

• Assist with planning, assessing, and adapting lessons to meet individual needs

• Lead small group interventions and support classroom behaviour management

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff

What Makes This School Special?

This specialist provision is renowned for:

• A calm, caring, and structured environment designed for student success

• Smaller class sizes and a tailored curriculum focused on individual progress

• A child-centred approach with emphasis on wellbeing and resilience

• A highly supportive, collaborative staff culture where every role is valued

It’s a setting where staff are empowered, learners are nurtured, and progress is measured in both academic and emotional growth.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As a Teaching Personnel educator, you’ll benefit from:

• Weekly pay through PAYE 

• Ongoing support from your own specialist consultant

• Access to our CPD Academy – including HLTA training, Team Teach, Autism Awareness & more

• Flexible placements tailored to your availability and career goals

• £50 referral bonus for each friend or colleague you recommend

Ready to make a real difference in a nurturing SEN environment? Apply now to begin your journey with Teaching Personnel.

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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