High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Hertfordshire Pay: £140-£160 per day Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only

About the role

Veritas Education is currently recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a highly regarded specialist school in Hertfordshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and committed HLTA who has experience supporting pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, leading classroom activities and helping pupils develop their academic, social and communication skills.

You will work closely with teaching staff and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure pupils receive high-quality, personalised support.

Key responsibilities

Lead whole-class, small-group and individual learning activities in the absence of the class teacher. Support pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs. Deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities in line with individual learning plans and EHCP targets. Support teachers with lesson preparation, curriculum delivery and assessment of pupil progress. Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, independence and social development. Support pupils with communication, sensory and physical needs, including personal care where required. Provide guidance and support to Teaching Assistants and other classroom support staff. Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider school team.Candidate requirements

Previous experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Senior Teaching Assistant or experienced SEN Teaching Assistant. Experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Strong understanding of autism, SLD, PMLD and complex learning needs. Confidence leading lessons, managing classroom activities and supporting teaching and learning. Knowledge of differentiated learning strategies and individual education plans. Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills. A proactive, patient and flexible approach.What we offer

£140-£160 per day, depending on experience. Full-time, term-time-only opportunity. Opportunity to work within a well-established specialist school. Ongoing support from a dedicated Veritas Education consultant. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Weekly pay.How to apply

If you are an experienced HLTA looking for your next opportunity within specialist SEN education in Hertfordshire, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Veritas Education to find out more.

Application Requirements For Veritas Education

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community