Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEND and SEMH

Location: Sunderland
Pay: £95–£115 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in a supportive education setting.

This role is ideal for a confident HLTA who can work independently, lead learning activities and provide high-quality support to pupils who benefit from structure, consistency and positive relationships.

You will work closely with teaching and SEN staff to support learning, behaviour and emotional wellbeing across the school day.

Key responsibilities:
• Leading small-group learning sessions and interventions
• Supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
• Covering lessons where required under teacher guidance
• Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Assisting with planning and adapting learning activities
• Supporting pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement

This role is ideal for someone who:
• Holds HLTA status
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND or SEMH
• Is confident leading learning activities
• Is calm, organised and proactive

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA seeking a meaningful full-time role.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding HLTA position supporting pupils who need it most.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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