Senior Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

Position: Senior Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: Outer London Pay Scale – PO1

Hours of work: Full Time- Term Time Only

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: 9am Thursday 26th June 2025

Interviews: Week Beginning  Monday 30th June 2025

Start date : September 2025

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced team player to take on this key role within our Inclusion Faculty.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong classroom management skills, a passion for education, and a desire to make a positive impact on student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• To line-manage the SEND LSAs (Learning Support Assistants) and HLTAs (Higher Level Teaching Assistants)
• Under the direction of line-manager, to lead on providing tailor-made small- group and 1-to-1 interventions to SEND focus pupils to help them overcome barriers to learning
• Under the direction of relevant classroom teacher / manager, to plan and deliver activities for SEND focus students through Quality First Teaching and 2 interventions
• To monitor SEND focus pupils, and propose and implement curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular provision to boost their progress and wellbeing
• To work as a link with parents/carers to provide regular progress reports for SEND focus pupils
• To liaise with Inclusion Faculty and wider Inclusion team, curriculum, pastoral staff, and other external professionals

Qualifications and Experience

• HLTA status or degree or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in a secondary school setting
• Strong understanding of the curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive and flexible approach to working in a dynamic school environment

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A chance to make a real difference in students’ lives
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Why Park View?

Park View is a vibrant, inclusive community that values diversity and creativity. We are committed to providing a supportive working environment that encourages growth and professional development.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website at www.parkview.haringey.sch.uk or contact Ms. Reina Fernandes at 020 8826 9133 or via email at careers@parkview.haringey.sch.uk.

Park View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.