SEND HLTA - functional skills

Elementa Support Services; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding Alternative Education Provision is seeking a dedicated SEND HLTA to support primary and secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs. This role involves delivering functional skills sessions and creating personalized learning opportunities for students facing challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, particularly with SEND, and possess the empathy and patience necessary to foster a positive learning environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organization with plans for growth, offering training and progression opportunities while making a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling Services

GP Helpline

Fitness/Health and Wellbeing Support

Training Opportunities

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children overcoming barriers and difficult situations.
• Ability to engage parents and manage behavior effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver functional skills sessions for literacy and numeracy.
• Create appropriate learning activities around individual learner needs.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Ability to Engage Parents

Understanding of Effective Intervention Strategies

Education

Experience in UK Schools

Experience Supporting SEND

Job description

SEND HLTA - functional skills
Type: temp-to-perm (permanent via trial contract)
Dates: ASAP
Location: Gloucester
Pay: GBP100 - GBP140 per day during trial contract

Our client is a new & expanding Alternative Education Provision, serving primary & secondary-aged pupils with EHCPs relating to SEMH based on multiple sites around Gloucestershire. They operate a revolving-door offering whereby students stay at the provision for up to 18 weeks, either on a full-time or part-time 'transition' basis before returning to a mainstream education setting or attending a special school. Despite many of the challenges which their learners face, although the learners may display challenging behaviours, the school maintain a 'no-restraint' policy and always use a restorative approach to working with their learners.

We are seeking an experienced SEND HLTA and ideally someone with previous experience of having worked with learners that have SEMH and have experienced trauma who may have other needs relating to ASC, SEMH, trauma, ADHD. The ideal person will be able to act as a positive role model and deliver functional skills for literacy & numeracy sessions, PPA cover and also interventions.

We seek individuals that are skilled in recognising the emotional and educational needs of the learner and who are able to respond to and create appropriate learning activities & opportunities around the needs of individual learners. Many of the learners have not engaged in education for a significant amount of time so commonly, an individual approach for each child is necessary. Empathy and patience are key character traits we look for when considering people to work in such a setting.

The right person will be child-centred in their approach, enthusiastic and hardworking, determined that every day provides a fresh start for children. The role will start on a trial basis for the 60 day probation period and then transfer to permanent contract pending satisfactory performance. As a permanent employee you'll benefit from a generous Employee Assistance Programme with a range of benefits including counselling, a GP helpline and fitness/health and wellbeing support. Hours could be flexible for the right candidate but the requirement is across 5 days a week (Monday - Friday). The full working day is from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

It would be great to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of working with children who have had to overcome barriers and difficult situations
• The ability to engage parents in supporting children at home by helping to set boundaries and managing behaviour
• The desire to go through training and deliver ideas so that ideas can be implemented.
• Passionate about working with young people in education
• Have a good understanding of what makes an effective intervention strategy
• Are committed to safeguarding young people and helping them overcome difficulties
• Are committed to ensuring students maximise every opportunity to achieve academically and personally
• Are able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a role that offers training opportunities, progression opportunities within the organisation and to be part of a supportive organisation that has expansion plans in the near future.

This role is not suitable for applicants:

• not currently based within the UK
• requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• without UK schools' experience
• without experience in the UK of supporting SEND

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks, satisfactory referencing and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at GBP62.70) unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up-to-date CV.

Please ensure your CV is up-to-date and clearly defines your previous experience. All applicants will be promptly responded to.