Therapeutic HLTA: 1:1 & Small-Group Support Leader

Oaklands School; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklands School seeks an experienced HLTA to support personalised education and therapeutic interventions across the school. You will lead 1:1 and small-group sessions, support curriculum access, and contribute to planning, assessment and professional development.

You will work under teaching staff and senior leaders, plan tailored activities, use PECS/Makaton/visuals, and implement Zones of Regulation to support pupils with complex needs. Safeguarding and collaborative practice are essential.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality learning support and interventions under supervision of teaching staff.
• Plan and deliver tailored learning activities including therapeutic approaches.
• Mentor other support staff and contribute to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored 1:1 or small-group sessions to support academic, therapeutic, or life-skills learning.
• Use a range of communication and engagement strategies (PECS, Makaton, visuals, social stories).
• Implement sensory and emotional regulation techniques including Zones of Regulation.
• Support curriculum access and cross-curricular learning aligned with EHCP outcomes.
• Monitor, assess, and record progress toward EHCP and curriculum targets.
• Contribute to learning journals, pupil progress meetings, and moderation activities.
• Help adapt classroom resources and approaches to meet individual needs.
• Mentor Teaching Assistants and newer support staff; lead in absence of teacher where appropriate.

Skills

1:1 support

small-group sessions

mentoring staff

assessment progress

Job description

Oaklands School seeks an experienced HLTA to support personalised education and therapeutic interventions across the school. You will lead 1:1 and small-group sessions, support curriculum access, and contribute to planning, assessment and professional development.

You will work under teaching staff and senior leaders, plan tailored activities, use PECS/Makaton/visuals, and implement Zones of Regulation to support pupils with complex needs. Safeguarding and collaborative practice are essential.