HLTA Level 4: Autism & SEMH Support Specialist

Kedleston Group; Clapton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

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Cycle to work

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Job summary

Kedleston Group’s Leaways School in Clapton seeks a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA Level 4) to support students aged 7–17 with ASC and SEMH needs. You’ll work with teachers and pastoral teams to foster a safe, engaging learning environment and deliver targeted interventions.

The role focuses on adapting activities, monitoring progress, and helping with lesson coverage and resource preparation while upholding safeguarding and welfare commitments.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a teaching assistant or in similar educational support roles.
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASC needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering lessons for students with ASC/SEMH.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions to support development.
• Adapt activities using therapeutic, communication and behaviour strategies.
• Monitor progress and report on student achievements.
• Cover lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Assist in preparing learning materials and resources.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Teaching assistant experience

ASC/SEMH experience

Child development

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Job description

Kedleston Group’s Leaways School in Clapton seeks a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA Level 4) to support students aged 7–17 with ASC and SEMH needs. You’ll work with teachers and pastoral teams to foster a safe, engaging learning environment and deliver targeted interventions.

The role focuses on adapting activities, monitoring progress, and helping with lesson coverage and resource preparation while upholding safeguarding and welfare commitments.