SEND HLTA – Urgent Requirement
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Small Specialist Day School
Are you an experienced and compassionate HLTA looking to make a genuine difference in a highly personalised setting?
We are working with a small, specialist day school that provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people aged 8–16 years. This is a unique opportunity to join a setting with just 6 pupils on roll, allowing for truly individualised support and strong relationship building.
About the School
Situated on the same grounds as a Care Home, the school works in close collaboration with care staff to deliver a fully integrated, wraparound approach to each pupil’s education, wellbeing, and development.
This joined-up approach ensures consistency, structure, and emotional security for every young person.
The Pupils
All students have EHCPs and present with a range of needs, including:
SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
Trauma and attachment needs (primary focus)
Mild ASD
The Role – Full Time
Monday to Friday
Supporting the delivery of tailored, engaging lessons
Leading small group and 1:1 interventions
Working closely with teaching and care staff
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Creating a calm, structured, and nurturing environment
The Ideal Candidate
HLTA qualification or strong experience in a similar role
Experience supporting SEMH and trauma-informed practice
Confident working with EHCPs
Calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
Strong relationship-building skills
Why Apply?
Full-time, stable role (Monday–Friday)
Extremely small cohort (just 6 pupils)
Unique care + education integrated setting
Opportunity to make a genuine daily impact
Supportive, close-knit team
Urgent start available
This is an urgent vacancy – interviews are being arranged immediately.