Core Details
- Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 FTE (Pro-rata, London-weighted)
- Contract: Full-time, Term-time only (Permanent or Long-term)
- Reports to: SENCo / SEND Manager
Current roles in the following locations:
- Secondary HLTAs: Lambeth, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge, Kingston, Barnet, Brent, Harrow, Camden
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, senior-level HLTA to provide leadership within our secondary school SEND department. This role is for a skilled practitioner ready to manage EHCP processes, lead classroom learning, and model exceptional standards for the wider support team.
Key Responsibilities
- EHCP & Provision Leadership: Lead EHCP Annual Reviews, co-produce learning plans, and oversee provision mapping for a high caseload of SEND students.
- Classroom Leadership: Cover classes and lead full lessons in the teacher’s absence, ensuring high expectations and strong behavior management.
- Interventions: Plan, adapt, and deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions to close attainment gaps.
- Team Mentoring: Act as a role model and mentor for less experienced TAs and LSAs within the department.
- Collaboration: Liaise directly with parents, teachers, and external specialists (SALT, OT, CAMHS) to coordinate pupil support.
Person Specification
- Experience: At least 3 years in a secondary school setting with a proven track record of managing or heavily contributing to EHCP reviews.
- Qualifications: HLTA status or a degree-level background is preferred. Relevant training (Team Teach, First Aid, Manual Handling) is highly desirable.
- Skills: Expert knowledge of secondary SEND needs (ASD, SEMH, ADHD), confident whole-class management skills, and strong formal report writing.
- Attributes: Proactive leadership mindset, emotional resilience, and an uncompromised commitment to student safeguarding.
We have new roles coming in daily across London, so even if your preferred location is not listed above, we’d still encourage you to register with Zen.
Reference ID: IND-ST-LON-TA
Pay: £28,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
