SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

I'm recruiting on behalf of an excellent Special Needs School based in Herne Hill. We’re looking for a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant with relevant experience to support pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and challenging behaviour.

About the role

In the role of SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Working closely with teachers and school leadership, you will take on a diverse range of responsibilities, including delivering lessons, providing targeted support to students, and contributing to the overall development of a positive and inclusive learning environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant to take on additional responsibilities and make a significant impact on the educational experience of our students.

About the school

They aim to enrich lives, by providing a secure, caring and supportive environment where their pupils are valued, understood, respected and challenged. They strive to deliver a curriculum that promotes lifelong learning and stimulates pupils’ creativity through specialist technology and high-quality learning experiences in school and the community. They believe every pupil has the right to achieve their full potential, and their commitment to a strong partnership with all stakeholders is the key to this success.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) you will:

• • Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 5
• • 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 with pupils with challenging behaviour
• • Have proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, with a demonstrated ability to lead lessons and support diverse learning needs.

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

• • Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 5

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 Martyna Kania on 020 7065 7522 or email Martyna.Kania@smartteachers.co.uk.