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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for an independent specialist SEN school in Woking, providing high-quality, therapeutic, and child-centred education for pupils aged 11 to 17 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting teachers directly in the classroom
Working with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups
Managing classroom resources and creating inspiring displays
Accompanying children on trips and visits
Providing crucial social support, including having lunch with children who find social situations challenging
Managing heightened behaviours and ensuring the safety of all children
Engaging children through play, board games, and even science experiments
Celebrating every success, big or small
Actively participating in therapy sessions and reflecting on difficult periods
Being part of the decision-making process that drives outcomes for children and advocates for every individual
Contributing to both the academic curriculum and extra-curricular offer
Requirements:
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
experience in managing challenging behaviour
resilient, persistent, and solution-focused
ability to work with children 1:1 or in small groups
ability to manage heightened behaviours and ensure safety
ability to engage children through play, board games, and science experiments
ability to actively participate in therapy sessions and reflect on difficult periods