High Level Teaching Assistant - SEN
Randstad · Hatfield, East of England
High Level Teaching Assistant - SEN at Randstad, based in Hatfield, East of England. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Hatfield, East of England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 6 hours ago
- Closes
- 28 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference PR-1532925
About the role
One of our excellent schools in Hatfield is looking to fill a long-term post as a High Level Teaching Assistant.
As an HLTA, you will collaborate with instructors to organise and implement classes, assist with learning activities, and contribute to the creation of educational materials. Your great interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to experience empathy, patience, and resilience!
This is a full time, long term role to start from September!
Can you consistently create a secure and engaging learning environment that develops and supports academic excellence?
Do you have the qualifications and abilities needed to be a successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant?
Can you involve children and youth in tasks that provide the best learning opportunities?
Are you a gifted HLTA who can motivate and encourage young children to learn?
School Overview
The school takes great pride in giving children the best possible start in an environment that encourages optimism and independence.
Your responsibilities will include helping students in the classroom, creating a healthy learning environment, and enhancing your own professional growth. Qualified individuals are desired, but not required, for this very rewarding position.
We want individuals who possess the required abilities and characteristics to significantly impact the lives of young people, as well as prior experience working with children.
Some of your exciting Benefits with this role:
- Dedicated consultant with experience of working in Education
- Free training provided, both online and on-site
- Specialist career advice and progression opportunities
- Regular pay with flexible working hours
- Access to 'Refer a Friend' bonus worth up to £300 in shopping vouchers
Your responsibilities as a HLTA:
- Working alongside teachers in the planning and preparation of daily activities,
- materials, and lessons according to curriculum.
- Supporting the day to day running of classes across the school, taking the lead in the absence of a class teacher.
- Assessing, recording and reporting on development, progress and attainment.
- Ensuring the safeguarding of all pupils.
- Liaise with parents and carers regarding their children' s development.
- Adhere to school policies and procedures relating to safeguarding.
- Use positive behaviour management strategies in line with the school's policy and procedures to contribute to a purposeful learning environment
- Upholding the school's values and ethos
Your requirements to get cleared for this role:
- An Enhanced child DBS on the update service
- Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available with this role)
- GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
- The HLTA Diploma or equivalent Level 3/4 qualification or an equivalent skill level preferred.
- Able to make an impression on both us and our client
- Previous experience working in Schools, preferred
- Flexibly adhere to the needs of the pupils in a professional and friendly manner
- Good classroom management skills
If you are passionate about education and want to make a genuine difference in children's life we strongly encourage you to apply for this exciting position. APPLY TODAY.
experience
Non Teaching
skills
engaging,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,key stage 1 experience,knowledge of curriculum
qualifications
HLTA
Reference: PR-1532925 · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 28 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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