We’re recruiting for a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist SEN school based in the Droitwich area, supporting pupils from 8 years old through to Further Education.
You will work with children and young people with a range of additional needs, including ASD, SLD, and SEMH, supporting both learning and development across the school which has a number of different type of room settings to accommodate the different needs the children have.
The role involves delivering planned lessons, providing class cover, and adapting activities to meet individual needs.
You will support pupils through structured routines, positive behaviour strategies, and targeted interventions, while also helping with emotional regulation, engagement, and overall progress. Some aspects of personal care and physical support may be required.
We are looking for a confident, flexible, and passionate individual who is committed to making a positive impact within a specialist SEN setting and working as part of a supportive and dedicated team.
The SEN HLTA Role:
- Assist pupils with tasks as needed
- Support with administrative tasks and duties when not providing cover
- Plan, communicate, distribute, and supervise pre‑agreed work set by the class teacher
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND, including SLD, SEMH
- Implement strategies to support behaviour, emotional regulation, and individual learning outcomes
- Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to meet EHCP targets
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Support pupils with personal care or physical needs where required
- Promote independence, confidence, and resilience in learners
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following roles:
- SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND HLTA, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), HLTA, 1:1 TA, Behaviour Mentor
- Experience of working as a Cover Supervisor
- Experience working in a special school, PRU, alternative provision or inclusive mainstream school
- Strong understanding of SEND, particularly supporting pupils with MLD, ASD
- Empathetic, adaptable and resilient approach
- Excellent behaviour management strategies
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Relevant training such as Team Teach, Makaton or PECS is desirable but not essential
Our Promise To You!
You have full control over your schedule we’ll only match you with roles that suit your preferences. This allows you to maintain a healthy work‑life balance while enjoying the flexibility that works for you.
As well as only working the days you want to work, in schools you will love; working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:
- £92.59 – £100 per day depending on experience, which equates to £18,049.20 – £23,400 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
- Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
- Pension Contributions
- Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work
As a SEN HLTA, you will have the opportunity to work within a specialist SEN school based in the Droitwich area of Worcestershire. The school is well‑resourced, offers on‑site parking, and is easily accessible from nearby areas including Worcester, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Kidderminster and the wider Worcestershire region.
Legal:
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.
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