HLTA: Lead Learning & SEL Interventions

Adecco; Essex; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Benefits

Job summary

Adecco Romford & London East is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with SEMH and SEND in a specialist setting in Chigwell, Essex. You will lead lessons, run targeted interventions and support emotional development across the school.

Delivering planned lessons, you will cover during PPA and short-term absences while maintaining a calm, nurturing environment and collaborating with staff and families to promote pupil progress.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH/SEND or complex needs.
• Confidence in leading whole-class learning and interventions.
• Strong understanding of how behaviour, relationships and emotional regulation impact learning.
• A calm, resilient and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and provide class cover during PPA and short-term teacher absence.
• Lead targeted interventions (1:1 and small groups) including catch-up and bespoke programs.
• Work flexibly across classes and provision areas to meet pupil and staffing needs.
• Adapt activities to meet diverse needs including SEMH and SEND.
• Monitor and report pupil progress, engagement and outcomes.
• Contribute to a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils to self-regulate, engage and develop independence.
• Implement consistent behaviour and de-escalation strategies.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external professionals to ensure joined-up support.

Skills

HLTA qualification

SEMH/SEND experience

Lead learning

Behaviour & emotional regulation

Calm adaptable

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Adecco Romford & London East is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with SEMH and SEND in a specialist setting in Chigwell, Essex. You will lead lessons, run targeted interventions and support emotional development across the school.

Delivering planned lessons, you will cover during PPA and short-term absences while maintaining a calm, nurturing environment and collaborating with staff and families to promote pupil progress.