Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEND School
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, West London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary / Long-Term
Salary: Competitive daily rates (dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Do you have experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication difficulties and complex learning needs?
Are you a confident and enthusiastic HLTA looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist SEND school?
TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist SEND school in Kensington and Chelsea, West London.
The school supports children and young people with Autism and associated learning, communication and sensory needs, providing a highly structured, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate HLTA to make a meaningful difference to pupils' educational development, independence and overall wellbeing.
The Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will:
Support pupils with Autism, communication difficulties and complex learning needs.
Lead classroom activities and deliver pre-planned lessons under the direction of the class teacher.
Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions tailored to individual learning needs.
Support teachers with planning, preparing and delivering engaging, differentiated learning activities.
Use communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, visual timetables and AAC where appropriate.
Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and sensory development.
Support pupils in developing independence, social interaction and essential life skills.
Contribute to the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support professionals.
Supervise and support classroom activities, maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
HLTA qualification or substantial experience working at HLTA level.
Previous experience working within a SEND school or specialist educational setting.
Experience supporting pupils with Autism, learning difficulties and complex ...
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in London employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
