Higher Level Teaching Assistant – SEND Focus | Hertsmere, Hertfordshire

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, or currently working towards HLTA status? Teach Now is working with a vibrant, ambitious secondary school in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire to recruit a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students with Special Educational Needs across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, starting January 2026.

This full-time, temporary role is term-time only (8:30am–3:30pm) and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people who need consistent, skilled and compassionate support to thrive both academically and emotionally.

You will play a key role within the SEND and pastoral teams, working closely with teachers, the SENDCo and external professionals to remove barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes. This is far more than a classroom support role – you will be a mentor, advocate and role model for students who benefit from strong relationships and structured guidance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering targeted interventions and supporting differentiated learning activities

• Providing pastoral and emotional support to SEN pupils throughout the school day

• Supporting behaviour, routines and transitions to create a safe, inclusive environment

• Liaising with parents, staff and external agencies to support holistic pupil development

• Contributing to planning, assessment and review of pupil progress

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting young people with SEN in a secondary setting

• Is a qualified HLTA or actively working towards HLTA status

• Holds GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Maths

• Is calm, resilient, empathetic and committed to safeguarding and inclusion

• Communicates confidently and works well as part of a professional team

What’s on offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £90–£100

• A supportive, forward-thinking school environment

• Opportunities to develop professionally and progress within education

• The chance to positively impact students’ lives every single day

If you’re passionate about SEN education and ready for a fulfilling new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance