SEND HLTA - ASC, SEMH

Elementa Support Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate SEND HLTA to join their dedicated team at a special school. This role involves supporting students with special educational needs, particularly those with ASC and SEMH, using a therapeutic approach. You'll work in a beautifully renovated environment with small class sizes, fostering emotional growth and academic progress. The school offers a holistic education, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential. If you're committed to making a real difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Onsite Catering and free meals

Free Uniform

Free parking

Access to the school Gym

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly ASC and SEMH.
• Ability to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard students' welfare and promote their educational needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a bespoke curriculum.

Skills

SEND experience

UK teaching experience

Therapeutic approach

Emotional growth facilitation

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant degree in education or related field

Tools

THRIVE training

CPI training

Job description

SEND HLTA - ASC, SEMH Type: Permanent Hours: Full-Time Location: Bridgwater Start: 01/05/2025 Salary: GBP20,343 - GBP28,669

Elementa are recruiting for an SEND HLTA to join the team at this special school for children with SEND predominantly relating to ASC and SEMH. This specialist education provider supports students across the primary and secondary phases and use a therapeutic approach to supporting learners. All students have an EHCP which commonly relates to any/all of SEMH, ASC and anxiety. The organisation focus on a holistic and creative education approach in order for learners to achieve their full potential whilst in this special school.

The school has been completely renovated within the last 3 years and offer a stunning workplace. They support learners aged between 5 - 18 The school operates over 2 sites, have an onsite farm and the latest addition is an onsite coffee shop.

The successful applicant will be expected to safeguard students welfare, promote and support the educational and therapeutic needs of the students, collaborate with teaching colleagues and support learners using a bespoke curriculum & resources.

Can you?

• Make learning fun and exciting
• Prepare young people to build confidence
• Nurture good relationships with children and staff to create an effective learning environment
• Champion emotional growth and independence alongside academic progress
• Keep children safe and contribute to their health and well-being

Joining the school team you'll gain a real sense of purpose. Working with small class sizes and working on a 1:1 basis you'll use a therapeutic approach, along with the support from your colleagues, you'll deliver a tailored curriculum that makes a real difference to the life and future prospects for the learners.

Additional job benefits:

• Onsite Catering and free meals
• Free Uniform
• Free parking
• Access to the school Gym
• training opportunities including THRIVE, trauma-informed practices, CPI.

This role is not suitable for candidates/applicants:

• Requiring sponsorship for right to work in the UK
• Without UK teaching experience
• Without UK SEND experience

Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability for the role & school. Elementa are not a supply agency, we are a recruitment partner to schools and also operate Alternative Provison services, Specials Schools and also provide schools services (training, uniforms, consulting, etc.)

All applicants will go through pre-screening. Appointments may be made through trial-contract. A DBS Enhanced Disclosure application will be required for this role (which may be chargeable at GBP62.70) unless you have a clear DBS Enhanced Disclosure subscribed to the Update Service. A clear DBS is desirable but not a barrier to being considered.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.