Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Bradford, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Bradford, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £110 - £130 per day |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | HLTA26_1789488007 |
| Job Views | 6 |
- Description
Job Role: SEN HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
About the Role
Help children to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential. Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, support staff, families and external professionals to provide high-quality, personalised support. The role will involve leading small-group and individual interventions, supporting learning in the classroom and, where appropriate, delivering planned lessons or activities in the absence of the class teacher.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality learning and pastoral support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
- Lead and deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions in line with pupils' individual needs and support plans.
- Support pupils with needs including autism, ADHD, communication and interaction difficulties, learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to implement effective support strategies.
- Contribute to the development and review of individual support plans and EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
- Monitor pupils' progress and provide clear feedback to teaching staff.
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional well-being, confidence and independence.
- Adapt learning activities and resources to ensure pupils can participate and make progress.
- Support pupils during lessons, break times, transitions and other aspects of the school day as required.
- Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to assessment and monitoring.
- Take responsibility for a class or group for planned activities, where required, in accordance with school policies.
- Promote safeguarding, inclusion, equality and high expectations for all pupils
Requirements:
- Level 2 English and maths (GCSE grade 4/C or Functional Skills).
- Prior experience in Teaching Assistant Role or a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)
Why Choose Veritas Education:
- Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
- Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
- A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
- An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!
For further information, please contact
Hannah Gartshore - hgartshore@veritas-education.com
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.'
