Trauma-Informed SEMH HLTA — Bespoke Primary Learning

Oak Haven School; Heap Bridge; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oak Haven School is seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and creative Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our SEMH provision for learners from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4. You will work closely with the Headteacher and team to support a bespoke, practical curriculum and help learners re-engage with education.

The successful candidate will have HLTA qualification or equivalent experience and a proven ability to build positive relationships with primary-aged learners, including those with

Qualifikationen

• Has experience of working successfully with primary-aged children, ideally those with SEMH or other additional needs.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with children who may have experienced significant barriers to education.
• Is creative, adaptable and confident in developing practical learning opportunities.
• Understands that behaviour can communicate unmet needs and responds with curiosity rather than judgement.
• Can use initiative, work independently when required and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Is patient, emotionally resilient, reflective and committed to helping every child succeed.

Aufgaben

• Deliver engaging, practical and differentiated learning activities to a small cohort of primary-aged learners.
• Support the development and implementation of a bespoke curriculum that responds to individual needs, interests and abilities.
• Establish safe, predictable and nurturing learning environments where learners feel valued, understood and ready to learn.
• Use trauma-informed, relational and restorative approaches to support behaviour, emotional regulation and positive relationships.
• Develop learners' communication, literacy, numeracy, independence, social skills and readiness for learning.
• Plan and deliver purposeful, hands-on learning experiences, including opportunities for outdoor learning, creative activities, problem-solving and real-life learning.
• Monitor and record learners' progress, engagement and wellbeing, contributing to assessment and reviews.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, families and relevant professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain high expectations while recognising that progress may look different for every learner.

Kenntnisse

Experience with primary-aged children

SEMH awareness

Relationship building

Creative teaching approaches

Trauma-informed practice

Independent and collaborative

Ausbildung

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Oak Haven School is seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing and creative Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our SEMH provision for learners from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4. You will work closely with the Headteacher and team to support a bespoke, practical curriculum and help learners re-engage with education.

The successful candidate will have HLTA qualification or equivalent experience and a proven ability to build positive relationships with primary-aged learners, including those with