Teaching Assistant Lead

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Actual Salary: £32,752 - £33,627 (pro rata, depending on experience and qualifications) Hours: 36 hours per week Working Weeks: 195 days per year We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead and manage a Resource Provision within a mainstream secondary setting. *This is a key role requiring strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a deep commitment to inclusion and pupil progress. Key Responsibilities Lead, plan, and deliver high‑quality small‑group and individual interventions tailored to pupil need Organise and oversee the delivery of the RP curriculum, ensuring access, progress, and inclusion Ensure the correct pupils are targeted for appropriate intervention programmes Monitor attendance, engagement, and outcomes for intervention pupils Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and impact within agreed timescales Lead and attend review meetings related to pupils accessing SRP support Monitor progress of pupils with SEND and identify gaps requiring further intervention Contribute to annual reviews, EHCP processes, and termly SEND provision reviews Develop positive relationships with parents/carers, including through meetings, workshops, and reviews Support smooth transitions between year groups using available information and planning tools Support the implementation of exam access arrangements Support the use of IT and assistive technology to enhance learning and independence Liaise with external agencies and partner schools to ensure best practice Support the deployment and daily organisation of support staff within the provision Contribute to recruitment, induction, mentoring, and training of Learning Support Assistants Lead or contribute to team meetings in consultation with the SENDCo Essential Criteria Experience & Knowledge Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND, including those with complex needs Experience leading or delivering interventions (literacy, numeracy, social skills, exam access, speech & language support) Strong understanding of inclusive practice and SEND processes (EHCPs, reviews, referrals) Experience working collaboratively with teachers, families, and external professionalsSkills & Abilities Ability to lead groups and manage provision with confidence and clarity Ability to monitor progress and adapt provision based on pupil need Calm, flexible, and solution‑focused approach to behaviour and support High expectations of pupils and self Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy