High level Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for your next challenge? Riley Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a specialist provision in Camden seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to join their team from September 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional learning, communication, and social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality education, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful HLTA will be confident leading learning activities, delivering targeted interventions, and providing classroom cover when required. You'll work with pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups, and within whole-class settings, adapting learning to meet individual needs while promoting independence, confidence, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities and interventions across the curriculum.
• Provide classroom cover during teacher absence or PPA time when required.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including pupils with SEN, Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to improve academic progress and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider pastoral team.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and implement personalised behaviour support strategies.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

Person Specification

To be considered for this HLTA role, you should have:

• Previous experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN or additional learning needs within a specialist or mainstream setting.
• Confidence leading lessons and delivering interventions independently.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting children and young people.
• HLTA Status or a relevant qualification is desirable but not essential for candidates with substantial classroom experience.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly supportive specialist provision committed to achieving the best outcomes for every pupil.
• Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals.
• Access ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs.
• Excellent leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and career progression.

If you're passionate about inclusive education and want to play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Safeguarding

Riley Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to rigorous safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including references, qualification verification, an Enhanced DBS check, and any other checks required in line with statutory guidance.