Trauma-Informed HLTA for SEMH/SEND Classrooms

Compass Community; Leiston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop and mobile phone

Extensive training and professional資格

Small class sizes with specialist TA

Enhanced Occupational Sickness Scheme

Service awards for long service

Salary sacrifice schemes (childcare, i

MediCash for health-related expenses

Regular therapeutic supervision

Job summary

Compass Community Schools are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with SEMH and SEND. The role involves working with children 1:1 or in small groups, supporting teachers, managing resources and participating in therapy sessions and school activities.

Applicants should be resilient, adaptable and able to engage in a range of tasks across classrooms, trips and demonstrations while maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications

• HLTAs exist at our school to support children with varied needs.
• They emphasise attention, appropriate communication, consistency and a non-judgmental approach.
• Candidates should be resilient, persistent and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• supporting teachers in the classroom
• working with children 1:1 or small groups
• managing classroom resources
• taking children on trips and visits
• having lunch with children who struggle socially
• managing heightened behaviours and keeping children safe
• playing board games
• conducting science experiments
• making displays
• celebrating success
• part of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods

Skills

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Communication with children

Team collaboration

Job description

Compass Community Schools are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with SEMH and SEND. The role involves working with children 1:1 or in small groups, supporting teachers, managing resources and participating in therapy sessions and school activities.

Applicants should be resilient, adaptable and able to engage in a range of tasks across classrooms, trips and demonstrations while maintaining a safe environment.