SEN HLTA
Location: Halesowen
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Important - Essential Qualification Requirement Applicants must hold one or more of the following accredited UK qualifications:
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status or
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (minimum)
- Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Education
- A relevant degree in Education, Psychology, SEN, Child Development or similar
Applications without an accredited UK qualification will not be considered.
About the Role - Specialist SEN HLTA We are working with a well established and highly supportive specialist SEN school in the Halesowen area (school name anonymised). The school supports pupils aged 4-16 with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism and communication needs
- Moderate learning difficulties (MLD)
- Speech, language and social interaction needs
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Additional and complex learning needs
The school is known for its nurturing ethos, structured routines, communication focused practice and strong teamwork. As a SEN HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting learning, leading interventions and providing continuity across the classroom, working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.
Key Responsibilities - Lead learning activities and interventions across the classroom under the direction of the teacher
- Deliver planned lessons, small group sessions and targeted interventions, adapting activities to meet diverse SEN needs
- Provide specialist support for pupils with autism, MLD, sensory and communication needs
- Support, implement and review EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
- Model effective SEN strategies for Teaching Assistants and support staff
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour strategies
- Use visual supports, communication tools and structured routines consistently
- Deliver 1:1 and small group support where required
- Support personal care and medical routines when required (training provided)
- Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral staff
- Contribute to planning, assessment, recording progress and feedback
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment
What We're Looking For - HLTA status or a Level 3 TA / childcare / education qualification or relevant degree (essential)
- Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEN
- Confidence leading learning activities and covering lessons where required
- Strong understanding of autism, sensory needs and communication strategies
- Ability to mentor or support less experienced support staff
- Calm, patient and resilient approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with PECS, Makaton or alternative communication methods (highly desirable)
Why Work With Monarch Education? - Leading SEND staffing provider - Crown Commercial Service approved
- Free, specialist CPD via our Affinity Academy
- Free safeguarding training
- £200 Refer a Friend bonus (no limits!)
- Easy to use online portal for timesheets and payroll
- Long term roles with genuine potential to become permanent
Important Information - All pay rates quoted include rolled up holiday pay.
- Monarch Education and Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- All applicants must undergo:
- Enhanced DBS check
- 2 professional references
- Right to work verification
- All applicants must have full right to work in the UK.
