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£110 - £120 per day

Thetford

Are you a seasoned SEN professional ready to trade the "support" role for a "leadership" role?

Can you step into the shoes of a teacher with confidence, manage a classroom team with ease, and still maintain the deep, 1:1 connection that students with complex needs require?

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a dynamic specialist school in Thetford. This role is a vital "bridge" position-perfect for an experienced TA looking for more responsibility or an aspiring teacher wanting to hone their craft in a high-support environment. You will be working with students across the neurodiverse spectrum, ensuring that even when the class teacher is away, the quality of education never falters.

Your Elevated Impact

As an HLTA in this Thetford provision, you will operate with a higher degree of autonomy:

• Cover Leadership: Independently lead classes using pre-set plans, ensuring a seamless transition for students who thrive on consistency and routine.
• Team Direction: Act as a "Lead TA," coordinating the classroom support staff to ensure 1:1 interventions are delivered effectively and safely.
• Curriculum Adaptation: Take raw lesson plans and "SEN-proof" them-adding sensory elements, visual aids, or simplified language to suit the specific cohort.
• Specialist Interventions: Drive progress in key areas like speech and language, social skills, or motor development through targeted, high-level 1:1 sessions.
• EHCP Contribution: Assist in the complex task of data collection and progress mapping, providing a senior perspective for EHCP reviews and stakeholder meetings.

What You'll Bring

• Qualifications: HLTA Status (Level 4) is highly desirable, or significant experience in a senior support capacity within an SEN setting.
• Resilient Leadership: The ability to remain the "calmest person in the room" during behavioral incidents and guide junior staff in de-escalation techniques.
• Communication Expertise: Proficiency in Makaton, PECS, or other AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools.
• Collaborative Mindset: A proactive approach to working with the Class Teacher, SENCO, and external therapists.
• Vetting: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service is mandatory (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Randstad Thetford?

• Senior-Level Pay: Weekly earnings of £90 - £110 per day via PAYE.
• Career Growth: Access to advanced CPD modules, including Team Teach and Safeguarding Level 3.
• Supportive Placement: Secure a stable, long-term role in a school that values and invests in its senior support staff.
• Personal Consultant: A direct line to Neeraj, your local specialist who understands the Thetford education market.
• Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 bonus for every colleague you successfully refer to us.

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.