Connex - Birmingham
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEND (Maternity Cover)
Location: South Birmingham, near Harborne
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Supply (via Connex Education)
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days – must include Thursday and Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm)
Hillcrest School, an all-round Outstanding secondary school in South Birmingham, is seeking a committed and experienced SEND HLTA to join our supportive Learner Support Department from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a thriving, inclusive environment, supporting the needs of our students and making a meaningful impact while covering a maternity leave.
About the Role:
Under the direction of the AHT SENDCo and SEND Lead Practitioner, the successful candidate will:
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Support the day-to-day operations of the Learner Support provision.
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Deliver high-quality intervention and support for students with a range of SEND needs, particularly those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
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Work closely with staff, external agencies, and families to ensure coordinated, tailored support.
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Plan and deliver bespoke interventions and small group work, maintaining accurate records.
Essential Criteria:
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Proven experience working with secondary-aged students with SEND, especially those with SEMH needs.
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Experience working with local authority agencies and families, delivering targeted interventions.
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Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working within a team.
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Excellent attendance and reliability.
Desirable Criteria:
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HLTA status or Level 3 TA qualification.
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Recent safeguarding training.
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Experience using IT systems such as Microsoft Office and CPOMs.
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Previous experience managing or leading TAs in a secondary school setting.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated professional with the skills and experience to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please forward any suitable CVs to us as soon as possible.
For further details, or to discuss the role, please contact us directly.
