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£110 - £120 per day

Bury St Edmunds

Are you a Senior Support professional ready to take the next step in classroom leadership?

Do you have the expertise to step up and lead a lesson, the technical skill to manage EHCP data, and the emotional intelligence to mentor a team of support staff?

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a well regarded SEN School in Bury St Edmunds. This is a pivotal role designed for someone who bridges the gap between a Teaching Assistant and a Class Teacher. You will be a key pillar in a setting that supports students with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and non-verbal communication profiles.

Your Strategic Responsibilities

As an HLTA, your role carries greater autonomy and impact:

• Instructional Leadership: Take the lead in delivering pre-planned lessons and interventions across the class when the teacher is absent or leading annual reviews.
• Specialist Intervention: Design and facilitate small-group sessions focusing on phonics, numeracy, or sensory integration tailored to specific EHCP targets.
• Team Coordination: Mentor and deploy a team of Teaching Assistants, ensuring classroom routines are followed and 1:1 support is high-impact.
• Communication Mastery: Model the use of advanced communication tools (such as Proloquo2Go, PECS, or Makaton) for both students and junior staff.
• Assessment & Reporting: Assist in the high-level tracking of student progress, contributing significant data and observations to EHCP annual reviews and parent meetings.

What We Are Looking For

• HLTA Status or Equivalent: A Level 4 HLTA qualification or significant, high-level experience in an SEN classroom.
• Specialist Knowledge: Deep understanding of a range of SEN needs and the ability to adapt curriculum content on the fly.
• Leadership Potential: A proactive professional who is comfortable managing other adults and taking responsibility for classroom "flow."
• Resilience: The ability to lead de-escalation strategies and maintain a calm, structured environment during challenging moments.
• Vetting: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one).

Why Choose Randstad Bury St Edmunds?

• Enhanced Daily Pay: £90 - £95 per day (PAYE)
• Career Progression: A perfect stepping stone for those considering a move into qualified teaching or SENCO roles.
• Professional Development: Access to senior-level training, including Team Teach (Full) and Advanced Safeguarding.
• Stability: A full-time, long-term position in a school with an outstanding local reputation.
• Referral Bonus: Earn £300 for every colleague you successfully refer to the Randstad family.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.

We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.