LOCATION: LAMBETH SLD/PMLD COMPLEX NEEDS IMMEDIATE START

We are excited to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded SEND school, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and complex needs.
This is a full-time role (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm), ideal for someone who thrives in a supportive and structured environment and is passionate about inclusive education.
About the School:
The school provides outstanding education and care within a calm and nurturing environment. Staff work closely together to meet each pupil’s individual needs, supporting both their academic progress and personal development. The school has an inclusive ethos and a strong belief in building positive partnerships with families.
As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, delivering planned sessions, and helping lead small groups or cover classes when needed.

School Highlights:

• A welcoming and specialist team committed to helping young people thrive
• Broad curriculum with creative and therapeutic enrichment opportunities
• Close collaboration with families and external professionals

• Clear routines and a well-resourced learning environment

  Specialist Facilities Include:

• Hydrotherapy pool & rebound therapy trampoline

• Sensory and dark rooms
• Art, music, and performing arts studios
• Library, gym, and canteen
• Life skills kitchen & wheelchair-accessible greenhouse
• Hygiene rooms with hoists and changing beds
• Rise-and-fall desks, overhead hoists in classrooms
• Eye gaze technology, adapted ICT, and CENMAC support
• On-site nursing, speech & language therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and physiotherapy

Ideal Candidate:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly SLD/PMLD
• Confident supporting learning and behaviour in complex needs settings
• Able to lead small group sessions and contribute to planning and assessment
• Empathetic, proactive, and a strong communicator
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Please refer the Job description for details