Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEN

Key Responsibilities:

• Adapt and deliver lessons/activities for individuals or small groups with SEN (autism, communication needs, physical/social/emotional difficulties).
• Assist teachers in planning, prepare resources, and develop specialist curriculum areas.
• Cover whole classes when teachers are absent, leading lessons independently.
• Lead and supervise other teaching assistants or manage a specialist resource base.
• Monitor pupil progress, record attainment, and discuss development with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Safeguard pupils, support emotional/social/physical well-being, manage routines, and help with transitions.
• Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, therapists, and parents to create a joined-up support approach.  

Key Skills/Focus Areas:

• Supporting Speech, Language, Communication Needs (SLCN)  or Auti...