Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Therapeutic and Learning Support

Cornwall Council; Truro; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Truro is looking for a compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team as a Therapeutic & Learning Support specialist. The role involves delivering various therapeutic interventions and working collaboratively with teachers to support pupils with emotional and communication needs. Candidates should be skilled in building trusting relationships and committed to promoting a positive learning environment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check and adherence to Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions such as Draw & Talk.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Skills in assessment and planning for children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions for pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers to support emotional readiness.
• Build trusting relationships to enhance pupil engagement.

Skills

Compassionate

Skilled in therapeutic interventions

Ability to build strong relationships

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team as a Therapeutic & Learning Support specialist. This role is central to promoting emotional wellbeing, positive relationships and readiness to learn for pupils with a range of SEMH, communication and relational needs.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions including Draw & Talk, emotional literacy work, trauma-informed sessions, and resilience-building programmes
• Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning, support emotional readiness and reduce barriers to engagement
• Build strong, trusting relationships rooted in safety, consistency and connection
• Lead 1:1 and small-group sessions focused on wellbeing, regulation and positive learning behaviours
• Contribute to assessment, planning and recording using systems such as Evidence for Learning
• Work alongside families, therapists and wider professionals to support the holistic needs of pupils

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly relational school community where belonging and aspiration sit at the heart of our work. We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.