Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
HLTA – SEND Provision | New Forest
Start: September 2026
Contract: Long-term
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Hours: 8:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday
Looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
Supply Desk is recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision within a thriving secondary school in the New Forest.
You’ll support students across KS3 and KS4, helping them access learning, develop confidence and make progress both academically and personally.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA, TA or SEND professional looking for a rewarding long-term role within a supportive school environment.
You’ll be:
- Delivering small-group interventions
- Supporting students with a range of SEND needs
- Adapting resources and activities
- Supporting students to access the curriculum
- Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
- Monitoring progress and contributing to records
- Working closely with teachers and SEND staff
- Building strong, positive relationships with students
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds an HLTA, CACHE Level 3 or relevant Education qualification
- Has experience supporting students with SEND
- Is confident supporting academic, social and emotional needs
- Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Is patient, flexible and resilient
- Ideally has secondary school experience
You’ll receive:
- £100–£120 per day
- Weekly pay
- Long-term opportunity
- Dedicated consultant support
- Safeguarding training
- Access to CPD including Autism Awareness and positive behaviour training
- Opportunities for permanent work
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £150 collectively
Interested? Apply today via www.supplydesk.co.uk or email your CV at hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.