Higher Level Teaching Assistant Needed Islington – Must Have Experience

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Autism Resource Provision (ARP) Location: Islington, North London Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Maternity Cover Salary: Competitive (Dependent on

Experience )

About the Role A highly regarded primary school in Islington is seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their successful Autism Resource Provision (ARP) from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA who is passionate about supporting children with Autism (ASD) and social communication needs.

The role offers a unique blend of classroom-based support and wider SEN intervention and administrative

responsibilities , making it ideal for someone looking to develop their leadership

skills within an established and supportive SEN environment.

The Role This varied position is split across two key areas: Mornings Supporting pupils within the Autism Resource Provision (ARP) Delivering targeted interventions and structured learning activities Supporting pupils with Autism and social communication difficulties Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement Working alongside experienced Teaching Assistants and teaching staff Afternoons Coordinating and delivering interventions across the wider school Supporting SEN administration and record keeping Assisting with EHCP reviews, pupil tracking and intervention monitoring Supporting the wider Inclusion Team and SENCO with administrative

responsibilities Helping to ensure high-quality provision for pupils with additional needs What We Are Looking For An experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA Strong

experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) and social communication needs Excellent organisational and administrative

skills

Experience delivering interventions independently Strong behaviour management and emotional regulation support

skills A collaborative and proactive approach Someone who can support, motivate and work effectively alongside a team of Teaching Assistants Excellent communication and relationship-building

skills A genuine passion for inclusion and supporting children with additional needs Why Apply? Opportunity to work within a highly successful Autism Resource Provision Excellent support from an experienced SENCO and Inclusion Team Well-established provision with experienced support staff already in place Opportunity to develop leadership and SEN coordination

experience Varied role combining classroom practice, interventions and SEN administration Supportive and welcoming school environment Excellent opportunity for experienced SEN TAs looking to progress into a HLTA role Interested? We are currently arranging trials and informal conversations with suitable candidates. If you have

experience supporting children with Autism and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.