Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Salary/Rate:£115 - £120 Per Day PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Enfield
County:North East London
Type of Role:HLTA
Job ref:10033
Post Date:11.07.25
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Enfield

Long-term and Permanent opportunities

September 2025 

Would you like to work in a post 16 specialist school supporting students with SEND?

We are working with a SEND specialist school based in North London that is looking for experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join its supportive and inclusive team. They are looking for suitable candidates who have experience supporting young adults with a range of needs including, ASC, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties and speech and language communication needs. The successful candidate must have experience as an HLTA and be able to cover the class when needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Higher Level Teaching Assistants who are looking to work in an SEND school long-term with permanent opportunities and also offer progression and development throughout the school.

If you are an aspiring teacher this is a fantastic school for you as they can offer help with teacher training.

What to Expect as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant:

  • The opportunity to work alongside a highly friendly and supportive team in a school where you can feel valued and like you are making a real difference
  • The opportunity to lead and cover classes when the teacher is absent
  • The opportunity to work with a range of SEND and ages
  • Ongoing training and professional development whilst gaining valuable experience
  • School hours and the school holidays off so you are able to maintain a great work/life balance
  • Being part of a team that believes in high quality and engaging teaching as well as staff wellbeing
  • A school that will help with teacher training for aspiring teachers
  • Long term temporary positions with permanent opportunities

Requirements of a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

  • Previous experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  • Qualifications as a HLTA or proven experience
  • Can cover the class when the teacher is absent
  • Previous experience working with Autism and ADHD or other SEND
  • A friendly and positive person with a resilient personality
  • A real passion for supporting young people with SEND and looking for a long-term role

Interested in hearing more about our Higher Level Teaching Assistant

To find out more about this role please do not hesitate to get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert or by emailing katie@psinclusion.co.uk We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!

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