HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Primary SEND School – Birmingham
A welcoming and well-resourced Primary SEND school in Birmingham is seeking an experienced HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support an outstanding teacher within an EYFS class. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HLTA who is passionate about early years SEND education and enjoys working in a nurturing, structured and highly supportive environment.

As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning within the EYFS classroom. You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging activities, provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs, and help create a calm and inclusive learning environment where children can thrive.

The Role:

• Supporting an outstanding class teacher within an EYFS SEND classroom
• Delivering small group and targeted interventions
• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism and communication difficulties
• Assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of learning activities
• Promoting communication, social development and early learning skills
• Helping to maintain a structured, nurturing and safe learning environment
• Supporting pupils’ emotional regulation and engagement

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• HLTA qualification and significant equivalent experience
• Previous experience working within a SEND or specialist school
• Experience supporting children in EYFS or early years settings
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, nurturing and flexible approach
• Confidence supporting learning activities and leading small groups

In Return You Will Receive:

• A supportive and welcoming Primary SEND school environment
• The opportunity to work alongside an outstanding and experienced teacher
• Excellent resources and specialist facilities
• Ongoing professional development and support
• Competitive rates of pay

If you are interested in this HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other HLTA and SEND support vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.