Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hillingdon, West London
£110 - £150 per day (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications) Perm contract from Feb 2025
Start date: Jan 2025

About the role

The desired Higher Level Teaching Assistant will:

• Have a passion to teach outside of a mainstream environment, and a commitment to experience the unique opportunities of a special school
• Have a kind, caring, and compassionate nature which is used to plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and inspiring lessons
• Have experience as a HLTA/ HLTA qualification

About the school

A specialist school in Hillingdon provides tailored education and care for children and young people aged 7-19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and additional complex needs, including autism. The school offers a holistic approach to learning, combining academic, therapeutic, and life skills development within a nurturing and inclusive environment. With a strong focus on personalised support, the school aims to empower students to achieve their full potential and prepare for life beyond education. Its dedicated staff and well-resourced facilities ensure a positive and enriching experience for all learners.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will:

• DBS on the update service

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Experience working within SEND schools

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Saiad Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email s.jama@smartteachers.co.uk.