Senior HLTA: SEND & SEMH Support Lead

Salutem Care & Education; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Employee Assistance

Health plan

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Cavendish View School in Grimsby seeks an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support delivery of outstanding education and supervise Learning Support staff within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assist with PPA cover, help create engaging learning environments, support students with SEMH, ASC and complex needs, and maintain accurate records in line with school policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH, ASC and/or complex needs.
• Ability to support and manage a team.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviours positively and effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Demonstrable empathy and a child-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of education and independence programmes through the effective supervision of Learning Support staff.
• Cover PPA time by delivering lessons planned by teachers.
• Act as a positive role model and support the professional development of colleagues.
• Manage competing priorities and respond effectively to the changing needs of students and staff throughout the school day.
• Support teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Provide individual and group support to students, helping them access the curriculum as independently as possible.
• Promote students' educational, physical, emotional and social development.
• Support students with SEMH, ASC and complex needs in achieving positive outcomes.
• Help manage and positively respond to challenging behaviour.
• Contribute to planning, assessing and reviewing student progress and support plans.
• Safeguard the wellbeing, safety and welfare of all learners.
• Support safe participation in educational activities both on and off-site.
• Produce and maintain accurate records in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Experience in education

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organization & time management

IT literacy

Empathy & child-centered approach

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Cavendish View School in Grimsby seeks an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support delivery of outstanding education and supervise Learning Support staff within a multidisciplinary team.

You will assist with PPA cover, help create engaging learning environments, support students with SEMH, ASC and complex needs, and maintain accurate records in line with school policies.