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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 21,000 - 23,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Join an outstanding Special Educational Needs school in Kempston as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, where you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and other complex profiles.
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Kempston
Salary: £20,000 - £23,000
Sector: Education and Training
Start Date: September start
Are you a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs? Are you looking to deepen your impact and take the next step in your career in Kempston - either within education or towards a clinical support role?
Your Role as an SEN HLTA:
Deliver targeted academic and behavioural interventions, 1:1 and in small groups
Lead and support learning activities in collaboration with teaching staff and therapists
Contribute to the development and implementation of individual education and behaviour plans
Foster emotional regulation, independence, and positive engagement in learning
What We're Looking For:
HLTA Status (Level 4 or equivalent qualification)
Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally in specialist settings
A calm, reflective, and proactive approach to behaviour and communication support
A genuine interest in professional development and SEN best practice
Progression & Professional Development:
This role in Kempston offers a structured progression pathway, with opportunities to develop into clinical or educational specialisms depending on your career goals.
Many of our experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant move into:
Assistant Psychologist
Clinical Support Worker
Behaviour Specialist Roles
Training pathways towards Mental Health, Educational Psychology, or Therapeutic Services
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you'll work closely with a team of clinicians including Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists, gaining insight and experience in a therapeutic, education and training environment.
Alternatively, you may wish to continue along a school-based path, developing into education and training roles such as:
SEN Teacher (via QTS/QTLS pathways)
Pastoral Lead or Inclusion Manager
SEND Coordinator (SENCO)
Further study in Education Leadership, Trauma-Informed Practice, or Specialist SEND Support
Ongoing CPD, coaching, and internal training are built into your role to ensure you're constantly growing, supported, and progressing.
Apply today! Interviews are taking place in the coming weeks. Don't miss out on Kempston this opportunityBefore You Apply
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