Higher Level SEN Teaching Assistants

HLTA opportunities for Secondary SEN Schools in Bedford from December 2024. 

Teaching Personnel are the UK's leading education staffing supplier and we are currently sourcing Teaching Assistants for a number of support staff opportunities in Secondary SEN Schools for the MK and Bedfordshire area from December 2024. 

We are currently recruiting for a HLTA's seeking their next opportunities and do not mind being on flexible contracts, with the opportunities to be taken on permanently if both parties are happy after 12-16 weeks. 

Day-to-day tasks

As a HLTA, you could:

• Providing support to pupils in various learning contexts, including the classroom, local environment, and community, to aid their learning, development, and progress across the curriculum.
• Empowering and supporting pupils with a range of needs, such as PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism, to achieve their educational and personal goals.
• Promoting equality, diversity, and the rights of our pupils to be treated with respect and seen as learners.
• Placing emphasis on support and empowerment for our pupils.
• Promoting a greater understanding of Special Education issues and upholding the values of the school.
• Providing high-quality support in all aspects of the role.
• Participating in physical intervention and personal care routines, if required.

Would you be the right fit?

• Previous experience in a school is advantageous 
• Previous experience with SEN is ESSENTIAL
• Friendly, confident and calm attitude
• Previous experience working with children or young adults
• Adaptable to working with children with vulnerable backgrounds
• An individual with good knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Be passionate about helping students to succeed in academically, emotionally, socially 
• Have a calming presence and be able to engage well with the pupils (Year 7 to Year 11)
• You will be dedicated to ensure that all children achieve their very best
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of the school

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

✓ Competitive salary package

✓ Paid weekly

✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy

✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel

✓ The chance to be part of the UK's largest Education Recruitment Agency Provider

✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID with over 80+ branches nationwide

✓ Wide opportunities for local work in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas

✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme

Like the sound of this role?

We look forward to your application!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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