Specialist SEND HLTA

The position

Are you a dedicated SEND HLTA looking to make a real difference in a dynamic, supportive environment? A well-respected service in Redbridge, London, is seeking a skilled HLTA to join their team immediately. It's a long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

About the service

Our client is a specialist advisory service supporting children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. They work closely with schools, families, settings and professionals to give each learner a fully integrated, personalised educational journey.

Their mission is to promote inclusive education, remove barriers to learning and deliver impactful, individualised support so every child can thrive.

The service (SENDATS) is made up of specialist teams aligned with the primary areas of need in the SEND Code of Practice (2014):

• Autism and social communication (5 to 25)
• Cognition and learning (5 to 25)
• Physical and complex medical needs, and sensory needs (0 to 25)
• Multi-disciplinary training and special projects (5 to 25)
• Home tuition (5 to 25)

Every team includes SEMH specialist teachers and experienced specialist HLTAs, working together through the Graduated Approach to promote inclusion, progress and wellbeing.

The role

You'll join the SENDATS team supporting children and young people with a wide range of SEND across Redbridge. It's a unique, rewarding role that calls for flexibility, independence and a truly child-centred mindset.

You'll work across mainstream classrooms, specialist provisions and pupils' homes, providing targeted interventions, personalised support and specialist strategies that help pupils access learning and make sustained progress.

What you'll need

• An HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• A strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive practice.
• The ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils and families.
• Confidence delivering one-to-one and group interventions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential, as you'll travel between settings).
• A flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to the highest standard of support.