Teaching Assistant Lead

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Actual Salary: £32,752 – £33,627 (pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Working Weeks: 195 days per year

This is a key role requiring strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a deep commitment to inclusion and pupil progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and deliver high‑quality small‑group and individual interventions tailored to pupil need
• Organise and oversee the delivery of the RP curriculum, ensuring access, progress, and inclusion
• Ensure the correct pupils are targeted for appropriate intervention programmes
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and outcomes for intervention pupils
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and impact within agreed timescales
• Lead and attend review meetings related to pupils accessing SRP support
• Monitor progress of pupils with SEND and identify gaps requiring further intervention
• Contribute to annual reviews, EHCP processes, and termly SEND provision reviews
• Develop positive relationships with parents/carers, including through meetings, workshops, and reviews
• Support smooth transitions between year groups using available information and planning tools
• Support the implementation of exam access arrangements
• Support the use of IT and assistive technology to enhance learning and independence
• Liaise with external agencies and partner schools to ensure best practice
• Support the deployment and daily organisation of support staff within the provision
• Contribute to recruitment, induction, mentoring, and training of Learning Support Assistants
• Lead or contribute to team meetings in consultation with the SENDCo

Essential Criteria

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND, including those with complex needs
• Experience leading or delivering interventions (literacy, numeracy, social skills, exam access, speech & language support)
• Strong understanding of inclusive practice and SEND processes (EHCPs, reviews, referrals)
• Experience working collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionals

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead groups and manage provision with confidence and clarity
• Ability to monitor progress and adapt provision based on pupil need
• Calm, flexible, and solution‑focused approach to behaviour and support
• High expectations of pupils and self
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

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