HLTA for SEND & ASD — Calm Leadership in Learning

Amegreen Children's Services; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance (death in service)

Health cash plan

Training and development

Free holiday accommodation

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension with enhanced employer

Sick pay scheme

Car scheme & Cycle to Work

Employee recognition

Discounted driving lessons

Referral bonus

Job summary

Northcroft School is seeking an energetic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with diverse needs in a small, supportive setting in West Berkshire. The role focuses on both academic and emotional development, with a calm leadership style and strong collaboration with staff.

The HLTA will deliver learning activities, supervise groups, and follow safeguarding procedures while maintaining high standards of pupil engagement and behaviour across the day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with complex needs including SEND and social/emotional needs.
• Qualification at Level 3 or Level 5 is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class to improve engagement, behaviour and progress.
• Deliver learning activities and interventions in line with teacher planning.
• Lead whole-class learning when required.
• Run a half-termly supervision group to support the wider TA team.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

Level 3/5 qualification

SEND experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Northcroft School is seeking an energetic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with diverse needs in a small, supportive setting in West Berkshire. The role focuses on both academic and emotional development, with a calm leadership style and strong collaboration with staff.

The HLTA will deliver learning activities, supervise groups, and follow safeguarding procedures while maintaining high standards of pupil engagement and behaviour across the day.