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  • London
  • £90-150 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 12 hours ago
  • Apply easily
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Secondary School
📍 Location: Lambeth
📅 Start Date: September 2025We are looking for a committed and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school in Lambeth from September 2025.This is an exciting opportunity for a confident HLTA with a proven track record in supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with students aged 11-16, providing both in-class and small-group support, and play a key role in developing inclusive practice across the school.🔹 Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver high-quality classroom cover during teacher absence (both planned and unplanned)
  • Lead and support a team of Teaching Assistants across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Work in partnership with the SENCO and Inclusion Team to strengthen SEND and autism provision
  • Plan and deliver targeted group interventions tailored to neurodivergent learners
  • Foster positive behaviour, social development, and emotional wellbeing
  • Identify and report safeguarding, bullying, or wellbeing concerns appropriately
  • Support administrative tasks related to inclusion and contribute to staff development
🔹 Essential Skills & Experience:
  • HLTA qualification (or recognised equivalent)
  • Experience supporting students with autism in a secondary school setting
  • Strong knowledge of SEND strategies, particularly in relation to ASC, ADHD, and SEMH
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills
  • Ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families
  • A genuine passion for inclusive education and student success
🔹 What We Offer:
  • A collaborative and supportive school community
  • Ongoing CPD and clear opportunities for career development
  • Flexible working options, where possible
  • Access to our employee wellbeing programme (including virtual GP, counselling, and legal advice)
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in Lambeth
If you're a proactive and empathetic HLTA ready to help shape an inclusive and supportive learning environment, we'd love to hear from you.Be part of a team where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Apply today.

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