Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

Location: Newham, East London
Job Type: Supply / Long-Term Opportunities
Start Date: After October Half Term 2026
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates (Dependent on Experience)

Experienced HLTA? Looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist SEN school?

We are currently recruiting experienced, confident and resilient Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work within a specialist SEN Primary School in Newham, East London.

Working closely with the school's Headteacher, we are looking for strong HLTAs who are comfortable taking on additional classroom responsibilities, supporting pupils with complex needs and confidently managing challenging behaviour.

The school is keen to meet and trial suitable candidates following the October half-term break, with opportunities for regular, ongoing work for successful applicants.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA who enjoys working in a specialist setting and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working with primary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism and complex learning difficulties.

Key responsibilities will include:

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Leading classes and delivering pre-planned lessons in the teacher's absence.

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Supporting teaching and learning across different primary age groups.

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Delivering targeted interventions and small-group learning activities.

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Supporting pupils with complex SEN and challenging behaviour.

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Implementing positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

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Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities.

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Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging emotional regulation.

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Working closely with teachers, SEN support staff and the wider pastoral team.

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Maintaining a safe, structured and supportive classroom environment.

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who:

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Have previous experience working as an HLTA, Senior Teaching Assistant or experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with additional classroom responsibilities.

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Have strong experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, autism or complex learning needs.

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Are confident leading a classroom independently and delivering planned lessons.

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Have excellent behaviour management skills and can remain calm in challenging situations.

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Are resilient, adaptable, patient and proactive.

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Can build strong relationships with pupils, teachers and support staff.

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Hold an HLTA qualification or have demonstrable experience working...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Custom House

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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