Job Description:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEN Provision

📍 Location: Essex
🕘 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
💷 Salary: Competitive Daily Rate / Depending on Experience
📅 Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available

Higher Level Teaching Assistant- Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist SEN provision in Essex, supporting students aged 8-16 with Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HLTA who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and can deliver targeted interventions, classroom support and behaviour management within a structured and supportive environment.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant- Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality classroom and intervention support for students with SEN including ASD, ADHD and autism.
• Lead small group sessions and targeted interventions to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Deliver planned learning activities and cover lessons when required.
• Support students with emotional regulation, communication and social interaction skills.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP targets and personalised support plans.
• Use behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support positive engagement.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Support students both inside and outside the classroom to promote confidence and independence.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, staff and parents/carers.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant- Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Teaching Assistant or SEN Support Worker.
• Experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD, autism and SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead interventions and support learning independently.
• Understanding of EHCPs and differentiated learning approaches.
• Calm, patient and resilient attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred.

What We Offer

• Supportive SEN school environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Long-term opportunities and career progression.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in students' education and wellbeing.