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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Special Needs Schools, Wickford

Wickford, England , United Kingdom

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Special Needs Schools, Wickford

Are you a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new role?
Protocol Education is working with specialist SEN schools in Wickford and we are seeking passionate, skilled HLTAs to join their dedicated teams.

About the role:
As a HLTA, you’ll be making a real impact in the classroom by:

Leading small group and 1:1 sessions.
Covering whole-class learning in the absence of a teacher.
Delivering pre-planned lessons and adapting activities to meet pupils’ needs.
Supporting children with autism (ASD), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), communication difficulties and complex learning needs.
Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to ensure every child is given the best opportunity to succeed.
Essential requirements:

HLTA status or equivalent qualification is required.
Previous experience supporting teaching and learning across whole classes.
A solid understanding of SEN strategies and inclusive practice.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A patient, resilient and positive approach.
Desirable:

Additional training in behaviour management, Team Teach, or SEND-specific courses.
Experience in specialist or mainstream SEN provisions.
What’s in it for you?

Competitive weekly pay.
Flexible long-term and permanent opportunities.
Free CPD and ongoing professional development.
A dedicated Protocol consultant to support your career journey.
The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ education.
Location: Wickford
Role type: Full-time / long-term
Qualification: HLTA status (essential)

If you’re a qualified HLTA ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to join our SEN schools in Wickford.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-122531
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 3

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