HLTA - Exceptional Support in London

Job description

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant - Exceptional Support Team

Day Rate: £competitive

Contract Length: up to 3 months

Location: East London

An East London local authority is looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its Exceptional Support team. The role involves working across schools to support children and young people aged 5-25 with SEND who are:

• At risk of exclusion
• Struggling to access learning due to challenging behaviour
• In settings where recommended strategies from Advisory Teachers are not consistently implemented

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with schools and identified CYP
• Upskill designated staff or LSAs through:
• Modelling effective practice
• Coaching and mentoring
• Sharing tailored strategies
• Implement and model inclusive strategies to promote engagement
• Work closely with SENDATs Advisory Teachers to embed recommended approaches
• Deliver time-limited interventions (up to six weeks) focused on staff development

Additional Requirements:

• Experience or qualifications in supporting CYP with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), particularly dyslexia
• Willingness to contribute to SpLD-focused projects within schools

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English