Job Description
Summary:
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job opportunity with a focus on supporting pupils with special educational needs.
About the School:
A school located near Truro in Cornwall provides specialist education for children and young people aged 7 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. It offers a structured, nurturing environment aimed at helping students achieve their potential.
The Opportunity:
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and a belief in their own potential. You will lead small-group and one-to-one interventions, deliver planned learning activities, and support the wider curriculum and school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead small-group and one-to-one interventions to support academic, social, and emotional development
- Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff and contribute to planning where appropriate
- Provide high-quality support for pupils with diverse learning needs, helping them engage positively and make meaningful progress
- Assist with assessment, monitoring, and recording pupil progress
- Support behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion across the school
- Lead learning in the classroom during teacher absence or when directed
- Help create a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment indoors and outdoors
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs
- Ability to lead learning activities and support teaching across the curriculum
- Understanding of how to support behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
- Flexibility to work across classrooms, outdoor learning, and wider school activities
- Commitment to helping every pupil feel valued and capable
Preferred
- HLTA status or equivalent experience
- Experience in a specialist SEMH provision setting
- Proactive, reflective, and collaborative approach to work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- Mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible benefits platform with access to health, wellbeing, insurance, and international discounts