HLTA, School Counselor, Education ​/ Teaching

HLTA – Secondary School – Tower Hamlets

Full Time | Term Time Only | ASAP or September Start

Long Term Role (Temp to Perm) | Competitive Daily Rate

Long Term Futures are recruiting an experienced and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a secondary school in Tower Hamlets, supporting students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.

This is a varied role with a strong focus on SEN support, working closely with the SEN department and supporting a team of SEN Teaching Assistants across the school. There may also be opportunities to provide classroom cover across KS3 and KS4 where required.

This role is ideal for an experienced TA or HLTA looking to take the next step within secondary education and gain broader responsibility within a supportive school environment.

• Support teaching and learning across KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Work closely with the SEN department to support students with additional needs
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support for SEN Teaching Assistants
• Deliver targeted interventions and small-group support sessions
• Provide occasional classroom cover across KS3 and KS4
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and inclusion across the school

• Experience working as a TA or HLTA within a secondary school
• Strong understanding of SEN and inclusive practice
• Confidence supporting students with a range of additional needs
• Ability to lead small groups and support other support staff
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies

• Accessible via Whitechapel (Elizabeth Line, Overground, District & Hammersmith & City)
• Close to Mile End and Stepney Green
• DLR access via Shadwell, Limehouse and Poplar
• Excellent transport links into Central and East London

• Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD including SEN support, classroom leadership and safeguarding
• No day-to-day supply – long-term placements only
• Progression opportunities into SEN leadership, Cover Supervisor or Teacher Training roles
• Dedicated consultant support from secondary specialists

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you’re an experienced support professional looking to step into a broader role within a Tower Hamlets secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.