Therapeutic HLTA: Lead Learning & SEMH Support

Reed; Esher; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Therapeutic setting

Job summary

Reed Education in Esher, Surrey, is seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support children aged 7–17 with SEMH needs in a therapeutic learning environment where every pupil is valued and supported.

You will work closely with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to deliver targeted interventions, lead learning activities, support personalised programmes and help pupils overcome barriers to achievement.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or significant experience in a similar role.
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH, SEND or additional needs.
• Ability to lead learning activities and support high-quality teaching.
• Builds positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy and a child-centred approach.
• Committed to inclusion, independence and positive outcomes.
• Strong safeguarding responsibilities understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support, deliver and lead learning activities to promote engagement, achievement and positive behaviour.
• Deliver focused interventions and small group learning sessions.
• Lead learning activities or lessons in the absence of the class teacher where appropriate.
• Support pupils with SEND and EHCPs to access learning and achieve positive outcomes.
• Monitor, record and report on pupil progress and attainment.
• Contribute to lesson preparation, curriculum delivery and classroom organisation.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and external professionals.
• Support educational visits, enrichment activities and wider school life.
• Champion safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times.

Skills

HLTA status

SEMH experience

Lead learning activities

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Reed Education in Esher, Surrey, is seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support children aged 7–17 with SEMH needs in a therapeutic learning environment where every pupil is valued and supported.

You will work closely with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to deliver targeted interventions, lead learning activities, support personalised programmes and help pupils overcome barriers to achievement.