Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Cardiff
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only 8:0 - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Salary: £21,725 - £23,565, depending on experience and qualifications
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced and compassionate education professional looking to take the next step in your SEN career?

Masterclass is working with a specialist SEN school committed to providing outstanding care and education to children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex medical needs. We are seeking a dedicated HLTA to play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences and ensuring the holistic development of their students.

Your Role:

* Support and lead planned learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff, adapting tasks to suit individual pupil needs.

* Provide specialist support to students with medical needs, including feeding, personal care, and support with mobility and positioning.

* Assist in the creation of a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

* Support with the preparation and use of specialist resources, sensory equipment, and assistive technology.

* Lead small group sessions and occasionally cover classes in the teacher's absence.

* Work closely with teachers, therapists, and healthcare professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

* Hold HLTA status or an equivalent qualification/experience.

* Have experience working with children or young people with PMLD and/or complex medical needs.

* Be trained in (or willing to undertake training in) areas such as manual handling, epilepsy management, and personal care.

* Be resilient, patient, and empathetic with a genuine passion for inclusive education.

* Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.

Must have:

* Ability to work well independently and as a team

* Has a passion to support and empower children and young people

* A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one

* Commitment to safeguarding students and young people

* Holds GCSE'S in Maths & English grade A*-C 4-9 or equivalent

* Resilience to deal with challenging situations

Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.

Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:

* Weekly pay (PAYE)

* A fantastic holiday scheme

* Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support

* MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).

* Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.

Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.

Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.

Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.

We look forward to your application or any questions you may have