Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | Higher Level Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Royston |
| Industry: | SEN |
| Salary: | Β£100 - Β£115 per day |
| Reference: | KWHLTA120625_1749717641 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | katy.w@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEN Focusπ Royston | π Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm | π§βπ« Ideal for Aspiring Teachers
Are you an experienced TA ready to take the next step in your education career? Are you passionate about SEN and interested in progressing into teaching?
We're looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our forward-thinking SEN provision in Royston. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for someone who's confident in the classroom, eager to lead learning, and motivated to work towards teacher training.
What You'll Be Doing:
Leading and delivering learning sessions with small groups and individuals
Supporting teachers in planning and assessment
Contributing to the development and implementation of IEPs
Taking initiative in managing classroom dynamics and pupil engagement
Acting as a role model and mentor to less experienced support staff
Ideal Candidate:
Proven experience in an SEN setting or as a TA at a higher level
Confident leading learning both 1:1 and in small group interventions
Holds or is working towards HLTA status (or has equivalent experience)
Holds a valid Enhanced DBS (or is willing to obtain one)
Ambitious, reliable, and passionate about progressing into a teaching career
Why This Role Stands Out:
We're proud to offer one of the most comprehensive training packages in the sector. Our Head Teacher says:
π¬ "I've never seen this much training offered and so comprehensiveβ¦ if people want career progression, they will get it here."
Our training includes:
𧱠LEGO Therapy
π€ Makaton
π§ Elklan (Speech & Language)
π οΈ PRICE (Positive Handling)
π½οΈ Specific Feeding Techniques
π Targeted IEP Training
We actively support career development and teacher training pathways for committed staff. Whether you're looking to take on more responsibility or begin formal teacher training in the future, this is the right environment to grow.
Job Type:
Full-time, permanent
Term-time only
Apply now to join a nurturing, professional team that will support your journey from HLTA to qualified teacher. This is more than just a job - it's a launchpad for your career in education.
Let me know if you'd like to include details about funding or partnerships for teacher training routes (e.g. SCITT, PGCE, apprenticeship) if the school supports them.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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