Higher Level Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Thetford)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Thetford

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a dynamic specialist school in Thetford. This role is a vital 'bridge' position-perfect for an experienced TA looking for more responsibility or an aspiring teacher wanting to hone their craft in a high-support environment. You will be working with students across the neurodiverse spectrum, ensuring that even when the class teacher is away, the quality of education never falters.

Job Responsibility:

Cover Leadership: Independently lead classes using pre-set plans, ensuring a seamless transition for students who thrive on consistency and routine
Team Direction: Act as a 'Lead TA,' coordinating the classroom support staff to ensure 1:1 interventions are delivered effectively and safely
Curriculum Adaptation: Take raw lesson plans and 'SEN-proof' them-adding sensory elements, visual aids, or simplified language to suit the specific cohort
Specialist Interventions: Drive progress in key areas like speech and language, social skills, or motor development through targeted, high-level 1:1 sessions
EHCP Contribution: Assist in the complex task of data collection and progress mapping, providing a senior perspective for EHCP reviews and stakeholder meetings

Requirements:

HLTA Status (Level 4) is highly desirable, or significant experience in a senior support capacity within an SEN setting
Resilient Leadership: The ability to remain the 'calmest person in the room' during behavioral incidents and guide junior staff in de-escalation techniques
Communication Expertise: Proficiency in Makaton, PECS, or other AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools
Collaborative Mindset: A proactive approach to working with the Class Teacher, SENCO, and external therapists
Vetting: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service is mandatory (or willingness to obtain one)

What we offer:

Senior-Level Pay: Weekly earnings of £90 - £110 per day via PAYE
Career Growth: Access to advanced CPD modules, including Team Teach and Safeguarding Level 3
Supportive Placement: Secure a stable, long-term role in a school that values and invests in its senior support staff
Personal Consultant: A direct line to Neeraj, your local specialist who understands the Thetford education market
Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 bonus for every colleague you successfully refer to us
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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 23, 2026

Expiration:
March 04, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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