HLTA

Posted 04 July 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationEnfield
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceHLTA/Z/651_1751621630

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Enfield, North London
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £112 - £130 per day(depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time
Visa Sponsorship: Not available


Are you an experienced SEN or SEMH Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

An inclusive and forward-thinking SEN school in Enfield is seeking a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team this September. You don't need to hold an HLTA qualification - but experience supporting children with SEMH or complex needs is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about creating positive change and helping young people with additional needs thrive in a nurturing, structured environment.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Delivering small group or individual learning activities tailored to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

  • Supporting teachers in adapting and planning lessons to meet diverse learning and emotional needs

  • Working alongside the SENCO, pastoral team, and external agencies (e.g. CAMHS, social workers) to provide holistic support

  • Leading and mentoring Teaching Assistants as needed, sharing best practices and strategies

  • Taking part in regular CPD, training, and reflective practice focused on therapeutic and trauma-informed education

  • Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning culture for all students


What We're Looking For:

Essential:

  • Strong experience supporting children with SEMH or SEND, ideally in a school or alternative provision

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • A calm, proactive, and empathetic approach to behaviour and learning support

  • Comfortable working independently with small groups or individuals

Desirable (but not required):

  • Experience in a PRU or specialist SEN/SEMH setting

  • Familiarity with trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches such as Team Teach, Thrive, or PACE

  • Leadership experience or a desire to develop in that area


Why Join This School?

  • A warm, supportive leadership team that values your development

  • Ongoing training in therapeutic and inclusive approaches

  • A chance to genuinely impact the lives of young learners who need consistent and compassionate support

  • Clear path to grow into more senior support or intervention roles


If you're ready to step up, support students who need it most, and be part of a team that's making a real difference in Enfield - we want to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV today.