SEND Unit Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Suttons Primary School

Suttons Lane

Hornchurch

Essex

RM12 6RP

Tel. No. 01708 443393

SEND Unit Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Hours: 28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year 8.30am - 3.00pm

Salary: Grade 4 points 10 - 15 £30,630 - £32,931 (£21,015 - £22,594 pro rata)

Contract: Permanent 

Start Date:  01/09/2025

Required for September 2025, we are looking to appoint a committed and experienced HLTA to work with our pupils in our brand new SEND Unit for children with SEMH – Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs.

We are seeking to employ an experienced HLTA with expertise in supporting pupils, with a range of additional and significant needs, particularly SEMH difficulties. The HLTA will work in the team, be led, and line managed by our SEND Unit Lead. Staff work in a positive and collaborative environment where the needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and decision-making. The team will also work together to establish the SEND Unit to ensure it becomes integral to the provision of the whole school.

At Suttons Primary School we are committed to supporting and encouraging children across the whole school and we passionately believe that all children, regardless of their starting point, can and should be included in the day to day life of the school and achieve well.

We are looking for a HLTA who has at least an NVQ level 4 and should have relevant experience in the area of working with pupils with high need.

Candidates must;

• Be positive and confident in using your knowledge of current theory and practice in teaching and learning, and SEND
• Be ready to utilise the benefits of a curriculum that is innovative and flexible in terms of delivery and content
• Be engaged with both the schools and provision’s ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open and honest team, whilst keeping the needs of the pupils firmly at the centre
• Be able to share best practice and be flexible and compassionate
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and able to use a variety of strategies to meet individual needs
• Be enthusiastic, confident and able to use their initiative
• Be patient, empathetic and resilient
• Have good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Play a full part in the life of the school and is committed to working in partnership with staff and parents

Suttons Primary is a GOOD school and can offer you:

• a kind, caring, warm and friendly school with happy, and motivated children;
• a well-resourced brand new teaching environment adjacent to our mainstream school
• continuing professional development opportunities within and outside of school and an experienced team to offer advice and support
• an opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated staff team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children

Visits to the provision are welcome and we would welcome applications from experienced support staff with SEND expertise and knowledge in the areas of SEMH needs.   

Please apply online.

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025 - 12pm

Shortlisting: Monday 30th June 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July 2025 

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.