Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Hillingdon
£125 - £150 per day PAYE
Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Full-time, long-term to permanent contract (term-time only)
September 2026 start
As an experienced HLTA, whether in a mainstream or SEN setting, you want to deliver the very best for your students. However, sometimes your goals, standards and the impact you have are diluted by the environment in which you are working. This is a change to change that and propel your teaching career in the right direction.
About the school:
A specialist independent school in Hillingdon providing a nurturing and highly structured environment for children and young people with SEND. The school offers personalised education for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties, and complex communication needs, using specialist teaching approaches and tailored support to help every learner thrive.
With a strong focus on individual progress and wellbeing, the school combines personalised learning pathways with therapeutic and multi-disciplinary support, helping pupils develop communication, independence, confidence, and essential life skills in a safe and inclusive setting.
Key features include:
- Specialist SEND provision, particularly for autism and severe learning difficulties
- Individualised learning programmes tailored to each pupil's needs
- Strong focus on communication, independence, and personal development
- Therapeutic and evidence-based approaches integrated into learning
- Safe, nurturing environment promoting positive outcomes and future readiness
About the role:
In this role, you will support children with Autism and severe learning difficulties, working closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities and help every pupil reach their full potential. You will be joining a supportive team in a specialist setting that offers ongoing training, career development opportunities, a competitive salary, a company pension, and free onsite parking.
Who this role will suit:
If you have HLTA status (or an equivalent Level 4 qualification) and experience supporting children or young people with ASC and/or severe learning difficulties. You will be confident delivering learning activities under the guidance of a teacher, have a good understanding of SEN strategies, and enjoy working in a calm, caring, and collaborative environment. Experience with Team Teach, PECS, Makaton, AAC, or specialist safeguarding practices would be beneficial but is not essential.
If you are interested in this position or would like to have a conversation on how we can support you in your next teaching role, apply now or get in touch with Mohammed on 0203 011 4848 or mohammed@psinclusion.co.uk.