(Higher level Teaching Assistant SEN) (W9)

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Start: September

Location: London (W9)

Contract Type: team to prem, Part time, Full time

Remote working: On-site only

Pay rate: Pay to scale

The Role: Join a dedicated team at an SEN school Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)! As a higher-level teaching assistant, you will complement the professional work of teachers by taking on responsibilities for various learning activities under an agreed system of supervision, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to students' and your own progress and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support students across various year groups in the absence of their regular class teachers
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and support students with their learning activities
• Provide additional support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring inclusion and accessibility
• Help manage classroom behaviour, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment
• Provide targeted support to individuals or small groups of students, addressing their specific academic and emotional needs.
• Liaise with teachers and other support staff to ensure continuity in students' learning
• Assist with assessments and record keeping as required
• Help organise and support extra-curricular activities and school events

The ideal candidate:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), relevant degree (usually a bachelor’s in education or a subject related to the one you’ll teach)
• Experience working with children in an educational setting (as a HLTA, Teaching Assistant, or Cover Supervisor)
• Strong understanding of the primary or secondary school curriculum and child development
• Experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to supporting students
• Capability to work collaboratively with the SENCO and teachers to implement education plans
• Knowledge of maintaining accurate records and reporting student progress
• Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)

Why Teaching Personnel:

• Flexible working option
• Ongoing support and CPD such as thrive courses and team teaching
• Personal consultant (1:1)
• Expansive school network
• Teaching personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency

If you’re passionate about teaching and ready for your next career step, apply now with your up-to-date CV, we would love to hear from you! A dedicated consultant will be in touch promptly to discuss the next steps.

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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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