Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Bournemouth! Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Bournemouth Pay Rate: £15 – £20 per hour (Depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Do you have the skills and passion to step into a leadership role within the classroom and inspire young learners every day? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning, providing high-quality assistance to pupils and staff in a thriving school environment in Bournemouth. About the School: The school is a special school for children aged 5-11 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health difficulties, often linked to special educational needs such as autism. Also, supports students with Educational Health Care Plans. The classes typically have seven pupils each, supported by high staffing levels. Facilities include purpose-built classrooms, a sensory room, therapy hub, quiet rooms, food technology kitchen, creative learning room, sports hall, outdoor play areas, a large playground, an outdoor learning area, and a courtyard garden. The school fosters a calm and nurturing environment with a focus on resilience, safety, and respect. It follows the National Curriculum with a traditional primary school timetable, adapted to meet the needs of its pupils. About the Role: As an Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will support teachers by delivering structured lessons, assisting with classroom management, and providing targeted support to students with additional needs to enhance their learning and development. Key Responsibilities: Deliver tailored learning activities and interventions, adapting the National Curriculum to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH and autism. Support the teacher in managing behaviour positively, promoting resilience, safety, and respect within a calm and nurturing environment. Lead small group and one-to-one sessions, fostering engagement and progress in both academic and social development. Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists, and other professionals to support pupils with Educational Health Care Plans effectively. Encourage the use of specialist facilities, such as sensory rooms, therapy hubs, and outdoor learning areas, to enhance pupils’ learning and well-being. Key Requirements: Previous experience supporting children with SEMH needs, autism, or other special educational needs in a school or specialist setting. Strong behaviour management skills with the ability to foster a safe, calm, and nurturing learning environment. Flexibility to adapt teaching approaches and resources to meet the individual needs outlined in pupils’ Educational Health Care Plans. Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and support staff. A recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent, with confidence in delivering small group and one-to-one interventions across the primary curriculum. If you are a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity in Bournemouth, please submit your CV now to be considered! To work with GSL Education as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you need: Have the right to work in the UK. Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years. Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education. 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 ‘Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)’ role, please click \’apply now\’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch