Higher Learning Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND Support Team
Day Rate: £competitive
Contract Length: up to 3 months
Location: East London
An East London local authority is seeking a highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its specialist SEND support service. This interim role supports children and young people aged 5-25 who are currently unable to access education due to:
- Medical needs
- Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
- Complex SEND and challenging behaviour
- Risk of permanent exclusion (PEX)
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver core curriculum subjects (English, Maths, Science) to pupils not currently in school
- Manage a caseload of learners with diverse and complex needs
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Provide tailored teaching and intervention to enable access to learning
- Support transition back into full-time educational settings