Interim HLTA (Food & Nutrition)

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An education staffing agency is seeking a passionate SEND Teacher / Interim HLTA for a temporary assignment to teach Food and Nutrition to Key Stage 3 students with SEMH needs. Candidates should have relevant teaching experience and strong classroom management skills, fostering confidence and collaboration within the school community.

Qualifications

• HLTA / teaching experience within a SEND or SEMH setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that support both academic and personal development.
• Foster confidence, self-esteem, and positive well-being in students.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and multi-agency professionals.
• Play an active role in the wider school community.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Building supportive relationships

Education

HLTA/Teaching qualification

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Overview

SEND Teacher / Interim HLTA (Food & Nutrition) – Temporary cover - staff absence following an operation

We are seeking a passionate and resilient SEND Teacher / Interim HLTA to join our team on a temporary assignment. This role involves teaching Food and Nutrition alongside a range of Key Stage 3 subjects to students with Education Health and Care Plans, whose primary needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH).

You will:

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that support both academic and personal development.
• Foster confidence, self-esteem, and positive well-being in students.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and multi-agency professionals.
• Play an active role in the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that support both academic and personal development.
• Foster confidence, self-esteem, and positive well-being in students.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and multi-agency professionals.
• Play an active role in the wider school community.

Essential requirements

• HLTA / teaching experience within a SEND or SEMH setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with young people.

Contract

Temporary, to cover while a staff member recovers from an operation.

All applicants must share our commitment to safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check will be required.