Higher Level Teaching Asistant / SEND

Role: HLTA - SEN (KS1 & KS2 - Behaviour & Learning Support)
Location: Peckham, South London
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £90-£120 per day
Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday) - Long Term
A vibrant and inclusive primary school in Peckham is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their SEND department from September 2025. This long-term, full-time role focuses on supporting children across Key Stage 1 and 2, providing targeted assistance on a one-to-one and small group basis.
The role involves working closely with pupils who present with behavioural challenges, emotional regulation needs, and additional learning barriers. The successful candidate will support personalised learning strategies, help maintain classroom consistency, and foster a safe, engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured support for pupils with SEND, including behavioural and emotional needs
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO and class teachers to implement tailored interventions
• Provide consistent one-to-one and small group support across KS1 and KS2
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation through calm and supportive strategies
• Assist with planning and delivering differentiated activities where appropriate
• Maintain clear and detailed records to track progress and inform next steps

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified HLTA or an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready for an HLTA role
• Proven experience supporting children with SEND and behaviour-related needs
• Resilient, calm, and able to de-escalate challenging situations with professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach
• Committed to promoting inclusion and improving outcomes for all pupils

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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