Impactful HLTA: SEND & SEMH Interventions

Worle Community School; Worle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy students

Supportive community

Collaborative trust

CPD opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Service recognition

LGPS pension

Healthcare scheme

Sick pay

Family-friendly leave

Job summary

Worle Community School is seeking a proactive HLTA to join its SEND team. You will coordinate and deliver targeted interventions, running small group and 1:1 sessions to support students’ emotional wellbeing and learning.

Work closely with SENDCO to plan, monitor impact, and contribute to EHCP reviews. The role is term-time with some inset days, providing opportunities to work with KS3–KS5 and engage with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working closely with SEND students, preferably with knowledge and experience of working with students with SEMH needs.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and organisational skills to confidently work with secondary students from KS3 to KS5, as well as parents and outside agencies.
• Desirable: Recent training in evidence-based SEMH interventions such as ELSA and experience with provision mapping.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run individual and group sessions covering social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Use data to identify target students, complete routine marking and screening, and monitor the overall impact of support programmes.
• Maintain SEND support plans and databases, contribute to EHCP reviews, and assist with general admin, exam access arrangements, and routine audits.
• Provide feedback to parents and teachers, and support wider school activities such as break duties, homework clubs, and school trips.

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

GCSEs grade C/4+

Job description

Worle Community School is seeking a proactive HLTA to join its SEND team. You will coordinate and deliver targeted interventions, running small group and 1:1 sessions to support students’ emotional wellbeing and learning.

Work closely with SENDCO to plan, monitor impact, and contribute to EHCP reviews. The role is term-time with some inset days, providing opportunities to work with KS3–KS5 and engage with families and external agencies.