Higher Level Teaching Assistant – HLTA Location: Grantham Salary: £83.33 – 95.00 per day [Depending on experience] Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time GSL Education are seeking a resilient and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated team of our Client Secondary School in Grantham.
HLTA Responsibilities: Assist teachers with lesson planning, delivering lessons under the teacher's guidance, and helping students with their learning.
Support the learning and development of SEND students across a range of subjects.
Provide dedicated support to students with SEN, both in and out of the classroom environment.
Provide 1:1 or small group support to students in the classroom or during interventions, ensuring that learning is accessible and inclusive.
Use de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies to support students in regulating their emotions and behaviours.
Assist with the delivery of personal care for students with complex physical needs, as required.
HLTA Requirements: Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Proven experience working in a Special Educational Needs School or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) setting, supporting students with SEND.
A relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
Additional training or certification in SEND is highly desirable.
Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and professional when faced with challenging behaviours or complex situations.
Confident in the delivery of pre-planned lessons and interventions.
A solid understanding of SEND strategies, interventions, and best practices in supporting students with learning and behavioural difficulties.
Have an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate 'HLTA ' ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Grantham!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK . For more information or to register your interest in the ' HLTA ' in a secondary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.