SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant

SEND HLTA required for September 2025  x 2

 Hours: 8.30-4.00 Monday to Friday (Term time only)

  One-year fixed with the possibility of permanent

 Payscale: Scale 6

Grafton Primary School is an outstanding school which takes pride in being inclusive. We have high expectations of both children and staff and are currently looking to recruit two SEND HLTAs to join our friendly and supportive team. As a SEND HLTA you will play a crucial role in supporting children with additional needs within the school. The successful applicant will be required to lead and support within our SEND intervention classrooms supporting children who may experience difficulties within the mainstream classrooms. They may also be required to support within classrooms, take small intervention groups and work one to one with individual children with additional needs.

Key responsibilities:

·        Plan and provide a child-centred, bespoke educational experience to support to the learning needs and inclusion of pupils with additional needs, including those with autism

·        To use skills, knowledge and training to support the inclusion children with SEND with specific learning, social and communication needs

·        To modify and differentiate the mainstream curriculum experience, where relevant, to support learning in The Nest/ River Room and in class

·        Work closely with teachers and other support staff to implement learning

·        Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment for all pupils

·        Deliver targeted interventions to support students

·        Collaborate with parents and external agencies as needed

Successful candidates will:

·        Have knowledge, skills and experience of supporting children in a primary school, including those with SEND

·        Believe in the inclusion for all and is able to implement strategies to support the children with SEND

·        Have experience in the use of visual strategies to support children with communication needs

·        Have a strong understanding of positive behaviour management strategies and motivate children to learn and enjoy school

·        Have the ability to relate well to children and adults

·        Be able to work collaboratively within a team

·        Be flexible and adaptable

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all members of the school community

We can offer:

·        A friendly and supportive school community who value staff at all levels and invests in people

·        Passion and commitment to inclusive education

·        Support during and after an induction period

·        Excellent opportunities to continue your own professional development

·        Free 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme to help maintain a healthy work-life balance

·        A dynamic working environment and helpful staff in our friendly, outstanding school

We

are a very inclusive school and would welcome applications from people with

experience of working with children with additional needs. For further

information about the role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact

the school office on 0203 727 5171 or email vacancies@graftonprimary.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 4th June 2025

Interviews will take place on the 10th June 2025

Grafton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.