HLTA - SEND Provision

Location: Kennington, Southwark

Position: HLTA - SEND Provision

Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Contract Dates: 5th January - 22nd July 2026

Pay: Dependent upon experience - £110 - £130

SANZA Teaching Agency is excited to be recruiting an experienced and passionate Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join the SEND provision of a welcoming 1-form entry primary school in Kennington, Southwark. Ideally located just a short walk from Kennington Station (Northern Line), this school offers a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where staff and pupils thrive.

This is a full-time, term-time role running from 5th January to 22nd July 2026, perfect for an HLTA looking to make a meaningful impact in a well-resourced SEND setting.

About the SEND Provision…

You will play a key role teaching within the school's SEND class, which includes:

15 children with complex needs who attend full-time
An additional 5 pupils who join at scheduled times throughout the day
A stable team of 2 full-time Teaching Assistants working alongside the HLTA
Close planning and support from the school's experienced SENDCO

The provision is structured, nurturing, and designed to support communication, sensory regulation, emotional development, and personalised progress.

Your Responsibilities…

Deliver daily teaching within the SEND class using adaptive, structured, and nurturing approaches
Plan lessons collaboratively with the SENDCO, ensuring each child's individual needs and EHCP targets are fully supported
Lead small-group and targeted interventions focusing on communication, independence, literacy, numeracy, and life skills
Work closely with two dedicated TAs to provide consistent, high-quality support
Use visuals, sensory strategies, structured routines, and communication aids effectively
Maintain calm, positive behaviour-support strategies across the provision
Monitor pupil progress, contribute to assessment, and support personalised learning plans
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure consistent, wraparound support

About You…

HLTA qualification or substantial teaching assistant experience with confidence delivering whole-class input
Strong experience supporting children with complex SEND, including ASD, communication needs, sensory needs, and global developmental delay
Calm, patient, nurturing, and highly adaptable
Skilled in creating structured, accessible learning opportunities
Confident working within a multi-disciplinary team
Passionate about enabling every child to flourish academically, emotionally, and socially

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