HLTA / Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND (KS1-KS4)

HLTA / Higher Level Teaching Assistant – SEND (KS1–KS4)

Location: Somerset
Start Date: September 2025 (New Academic Year)
Contract: Full Time | Temp to Perm Opportunity

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a specialist SEND provision in Somerset, seeking an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September 2025.

This is a long-term position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to secure a stable role within a supportive and well-established setting.

The Role

As a HLTA, you will support children and young people across Key Stages 1 to 4 with autism (ASD) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Working closely with teaching staff, you will help deliver learning activities, lead interventions, and provide targeted support to promote engagement and progress.

You will play a key role in helping pupils develop not only academically, but also socially and emotionally, within a structured and nurturing environment.

The Setting

This specialist provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and SEMH. The school places a strong emphasis on:

• Personalised learning
• Consistent routines and structure
• Emotional wellbeing and regulation
• Building positive relationships

You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, working alongside teachers, teaching assistants and specialist professionals in a well-resourced environment that values staff wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of lessons and targeted interventions across KS1–KS4
• Provide one-to-one and small group support
• Lead learning activities where appropriate
• Support behaviour regulation and emotional development
• Encourage independence, engagement, and positive learning behaviours

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience in a higher-level support role
• Experience working with pupils with SEND (ASD, SEMH, ADHD, or related needs)
• A calm, consistent, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing

In Return, You Can Expect

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• PAYE pay structure with no hidden fees or umbrella deductions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role

Interested?
Click ‘APPLY NOW’ and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity further.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0117 223 2200

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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