HLTA) - Behaviour & Intervention Specialist

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Trauma-informed training

Career progression

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced HLTA Behaviour & Intervention Specialist to join the Inclusion and Pastoral team at a secondary academy in Blackpool.

You will lead targeted academic and behavioural interventions for KS3/KS4 students facing barriers to learning and SEMH needs. Working with SENDCo, Pastoral Leads, and Heads of Year, you’ll design reintegration plans to de-escalate crises and re-engage students in mainstream classes, contributing to a calm, structured learning

Qualifications

• HLTA status (Level 4) or relevant degree/Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning with secondary experience.
• Proven track record with secondary-age students (11–16) displaying challenging behaviour or SEMH needs.
• Desirable Team-Teach, MAPA or equivalent de-escalation certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate 1:1 and small-group interventions across KS3/KS4 (literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation).
• Manage the Inclusion Hub and provide a calm, restorative environment.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques in crisis situations.

Skills

HLTA status

Behaviour support

De-escalation training

Safeguarding

Pastoral support

Education

HLTA status (Level 4)

Relevant degree or Level 3 S&L

Tools

MAPA

Job description

About the Role

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or Behaviour Specialist with a proven track record of re-engaging young people?

A forward-thinking secondary academy in Blackpool is seeking a committed and resilient HLTA Behaviour & Intervention Specialist to join their Inclusion and Pastoral team. In this pivotal role, you will lead targeted academic and behavioural interventions, supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who face barriers to their learning, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, or who are at risk of disengagement.

Working closely with the SENDCo, Pastoral Leads, and Heads of Year, you will help run the school's Inclusion Hub-designing bespoke reintegration plans that de-escalate crisis situations and get students back thriving in mainstream classrooms.

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Interventions: Plan, deliver, and evaluate 1:1 and small-group academic and behavioural interventions across KS3 and KS4 (literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation, anger management, and social skills).
• Inclusion Hub Management: Support the day-to-day operation of the internal inclusion base / reflect-and-repair room, providing a calm, structured, and restorative environment.
• Behaviour for Learning & De-escalation: Use positive behaviour management strategies and restorative practice to de-escalate heightened situations and support pupils through crisis.
• Whole-Class Cover: Step in to provide high-quality whole-class cover when required, maintaining strong routines, consistency, and engagement across various subject areas.
• Pupil Tracking & Collaboration: Monitor and record student attendance, engagement, and behaviour data; provide constructive feedback for EHCP reviews, PEP meetings, and pastoral review panels.
• Multi-Agency & Parent Liaison: Build trusting partnerships with parents/carers and work collaboratively with external agencies (e.g., CAMHS, local authority teams, youth services).

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: HLTA status (Level 4 equivalent) or a relevant degree / Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning with extensive secondary experience.
• Experience: Proven track record working with secondary-age students (11-16) displaying challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, ADHD, ASC, or trauma-related difficulties.
• De-escalation Training: Team-Teach, MAPA, or equivalent positive handling and de-escalation certification is highly desirable (training can be provided).
• Interpersonal Skills: Calm, firm, and authoritative, with natural empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach.
• Safeguarding: A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children. A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one) is mandatory.

What the School Offers

• A supportive, close-knit pastoral and inclusion team committed to staff well-being.
• Comprehensive ongoing CPD, including certified trauma-informed practice and de-escalation training.
• Clear internal pathways for career progression (e.g., pastoral leadership, specialist SEND routes, or teacher training).
• State-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated, purpose-built inclusion space.