OT HLTA & Teaching Assistant — Sensory & Autism Support

Derby Moor Spencer Academy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Giles Spencer Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 4) to support an Occupational Therapist as an HLTA, delivering high quality sensory integration and physical development programmes for pupils. You will implement targeted interventions within class settings and in small group sessions to promote sensory processing, regulation and engagement.

The role requires flexibility, strong Total Communication knowledge, and experience supporting non-verbal pupils with autism and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with autism and sensory needs.
• Knowledge of sensory integration and physical development programmes.
• Strong Total Communication and motivational teaching and learning knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Occupational Therapist in delivering sensory and physical development programmes.
• Implement targeted interventions in classroom and small group sessions.
• Promote pupils' sensory processing, regulation and engagement in learning.
• Act as an HLTA in classes with flexibility and teamwork.

Skills

Sensory integration

Total Communication

HLTA duties

Education

Level 4 Teaching Assistant

Job description

St Giles Spencer Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 4) to support an Occupational Therapist as an HLTA, delivering high quality sensory integration and physical development programmes for pupils. You will implement targeted interventions within class settings and in small group sessions to promote sensory processing, regulation and engagement.

The role requires flexibility, strong Total Communication knowledge, and experience supporting non-verbal pupils with autism and