Therapeutic HLTA – Trauma-Informed Learning Support

Five Rivers; Warrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training with in-house &

external providers

Employee Support Programmes

Blue Light Card

Enhanced maternity package (after 1 年の

service

Refer a Friend and Refer a Foster Care

bonus schemes

Long service recognition awards

Job summary

Five Rivers in Warrington is recruiting a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Willow Haven. You will support teaching and learning in school and outreach settings within a trauma‑informed, therapeutic environment.

You will work with children and young people who may not access mainstream education, contribute to personalised curricula, and collaborate with teachers and a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver high‑quality sessions.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent IT and organisational skills.
• Confidence working directly with children, families, and professionals.
• Effective active listening and de-escalation skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver sessions for children within Warrington and surrounding areas.
• Create safe, nurturing learning environments built around each young person’s needs.
• Contribute to an academic, vocational, SEND, and therapeutic curriculum.
• Work as part of a skilled, supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide consistent, reliable, child-centred support that helps young people thrive.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Active listening

De-escalation

Driving licence

Job description

Five Rivers in Warrington is recruiting a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Willow Haven. You will support teaching and learning in school and outreach settings within a trauma‑informed, therapeutic environment.

You will work with children and young people who may not access mainstream education, contribute to personalised curricula, and collaborate with teachers and a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver high‑quality sessions.