HLTA: Inclusive Education for Complex Needs

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanners Brook is seeking a dedicated HLTA to support children with complex needs and to embed inclusive practice within the alternative pathway. You will work with the SENDCo/SEN Specialist to plan, deliver personalised activities, and ensure learning links to the year group curriculum wherever possible.

You will lead and teach on specified days, provide cover, coach teaching assistants, and help integrate pupils into the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex needs, including EHCPs.
• Clear understanding of autism, SEMH, sensory processing and communication needs.
• Good communication skills and the ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
• Knowledge of TEACCH tasks and aided language boards (PECS).

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver personalised activities and resources for individuals and groups.
• Support SENDCo/SEN Specialist to embed inclusive practice within the alternative pathway.
• Lead and teach within the alternative pathway on specified days and cover the class when required.
• Provide day-to-day management and coaching of teaching assistants, including staff across the school.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Autism awareness

SEMH understanding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

TEACCH

PECS knowledge

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Tanners Brook is seeking a dedicated HLTA to support children with complex needs and to embed inclusive practice within the alternative pathway. You will work with the SENDCo/SEN Specialist to plan, deliver personalised activities, and ensure learning links to the year group curriculum wherever possible.

You will lead and teach on specified days, provide cover, coach teaching assistants, and help integrate pupils into the classroom.