Position: Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Sunderland
Hours: Full-time
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive and inclusive team at a SEND school in Sunderland. As an HLTA, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality support to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Your work will involve supporting students with a variety of needs, including learning, physical, emotional, and social challenges. You will work closely with the class teacher and other professionals to create a nurturing and effective learning environment that enables our students to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with a range of SEND in individual, small group, and whole-class settings, ensuring that all students are fully included in the learning process.
- Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering differentiated lessons to meet the specific needs of students with SEND.
- Provide support for students with academic tasks, personal care needs, communication, and social skills development.
- Help manage behaviour and implement individual behaviour plans, promoting positive attitudes and encouraging students to meet their potential.
- Monitor and record students’ progress, providing feedback to teachers and other professionals to ensure the right level of support is provided.
- Lead small group activities and interventions tailored to specific needs, including social skills, emotional regulation, and academic support.
- Promote independence, self-confidence, and emotional well-being in students with SEND.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including teachers, therapists, and external agencies, to provide holistic support for students.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in accordance with school policies and safeguarding procedures.
Requirements:
- Experience working in a SEND school or similar educational setting is essential.
- HLTA qualification or equivalent (Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher).
- A deep understanding of SEND, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech and Language Difficulties (SPLD), and emotional or behavioural challenges.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to implement strategies for supporting students with SEND.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- A proactive, flexible, and empathetic approach to supporting students with diverse needs.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and furthering knowledge of SEND practices.
- An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- The right to work in the UK.
If you are passionate about working with students with SEND and making a meaningful difference to their educational experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team in Sunderland!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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