High Level Teaching Assistant
Location: West Drayton
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: -140 - -160 per day

About the School

An established and growing Special Educational Needs school located in West Drayton is seeking a dedicated and experienced High Level Teaching Assistant to join its specialist education team. The school provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school site offers modern facilities, including sensory rooms, therapeutic spaces, and extensive outdoor learning areas.

Job Summary

The High-Level Teaching Assistant will work under the direction of the class teacher and senior leaders to deliver high-quality learning support to pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). This role involves supporting differentiated learning activities, leading small group or one-to-one interventions, and contributing to pupils'' social, emotional, and academic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging learning activities and interventions for individuals and small groups under the teacher''s guidance.
• Adapt resources and teaching materials to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN.
• Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and independence through effective strategies and communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton, AAC).
• Monitor pupil progress, maintain a safe learning environment, and contribute to team meetings and professional development.

Essential Requirements

• HLTA Status or equivalent Level 4 qualification.
• Demonstrable experience supporting children or young people with ASC and/or MLD.
• Strong understanding of SEN strategies and inclusive classroom practice.
• Confidence in delivering lessons or activities independently.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient, and professional approach to working with children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection principles.

Desirable Skills

• Training in Team Teach or similar positive behaviour management techniques.
• Experience with PECS, Makaton, or AAC systems.
• Previous experience in a specialist SEN setting or alternative provision.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate: -140 - -160 per day (depending on experience).
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the school.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.

How to apply

If you are motivated by the opportunity to help shape a new school dedicated to exceptional SEN provision, we would love to hear from you so please send across your CV.

Additional Information

Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

''Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.''