Higher Level Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Bury St Edmunds)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Bury St Edmunds

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

Are you a Senior Support professional ready to take the next step in classroom leadership? Do you have the expertise to step up and lead a lesson, the technical skill to manage EHCP data, and the emotional intelligence to mentor a team of support staff? We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a well regarded SEN School in Bury St Edmunds. This is a pivotal role designed for someone who bridges the gap between a Teaching Assistant and a Class Teacher. You will be a key pillar in a setting that supports students with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and non-verbal communication profiles.

Job Responsibility:

Instructional Leadership: Take the lead in delivering pre-planned lessons and interventions across the class when the teacher is absent or leading annual reviews
Specialist Intervention: Design and facilitate small-group sessions focusing on phonics, numeracy, or sensory integration tailored to specific EHCP targets
Team Coordination: Mentor and deploy a team of Teaching Assistants, ensuring classroom routines are followed and 1:1 support is high-impact
Communication Mastery: Model the use of advanced communication tools (such as Proloquo2Go, PECS, or Makaton) for both students and junior staff
Assessment & Reporting: Assist in the high-level tracking of student progress, contributing significant data and observations to EHCP annual reviews and parent meetings

Requirements:

HLTA Status or Equivalent: A Level 4 HLTA qualification or significant, high-level experience in an SEN classroom
Specialist Knowledge: Deep understanding of a range of SEN needs and the ability to adapt curriculum content on the fly
Leadership Potential: A proactive professional who is comfortable managing other adults and taking responsibility for classroom "flow."
Resilience: The ability to lead de-escalation strategies and maintain a calm, structured environment during challenging moments
Vetting: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one)

Nice to have:

ability to track progression in attainment
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience

What we offer:

Enhanced Daily Pay: £90 - £95 per day (PAYE)
Career Progression: A perfect stepping stone for those considering a move into qualified teaching or SENCO roles
Professional Development: Access to senior-level training, including Team Teach (Full) and Advanced Safeguarding
Stability: A full-time, long-term position in a school with an outstanding local reputation
Referral Bonus: Earn £300 for every colleague you successfully refer to the Randstad family
training and education
E-learning modules

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 24, 2026

Expiration:
March 04, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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