Job Title: SEND HLTA – Small Class, Big Energy
Class size: 10. Personality: Massive.
Welcome to a classroom where no two days are the same and the kids are as brilliantly ‘exotic’ as their acronyms suggest—SEMH, ADHD, MLD, ASD. Aged 8 to 10, our pupils bring spark, challenge, and lots of love (eventually). It’s a setting that demands consistency, humour, and a bit of good old-fashioned grit. Sound like your kind of place?
What’s the setup?
You’ll be part of a close-knit trio:
1. 1 class teacher
2. 1 LSA (ready for anything)
3. And you – our superstar HLTA
When the teacher’s out (PPA or absence), you’ll take the reins and lead the class, supported by your trusty LSA partner.
What we’re looking for:
You’ve got SEND experience (or maybe you’ve tamed a wild mainstream class or two). You’re the type who:
4. Turns up early, coffee in hand, ready to roll
5. Doesn’t flinch when a lesson goes sideways
6. Has a ‘firm but fair’ approach with clear boundaries
7. Can roll with last-minute changes (flexibility is your middle name)
8. Stays cool in chaos and consistent with every child
9. Cracks a joke even when it’s been a day
Bonus points if you love the great outdoors—we’re big on Forest School vibes.
What you’ll need:
10. Experience supporting or leading in a SEND or SEMH setting
11. Confidence to lead the class when needed
12. A big heart and a thick skin (in equal measure)
13. Sense of humour firmly intact
Why join us?
At Protocol Education, we value support staff like the legends they are. You’ll get:
14. Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella faff)
15. Access to our free Thrive training (yep, free)
16. Personal support from a consultant who actually gets what you do
17. Training, CPD, and growth opportunities galore
18. Schools that really appreciate consistent faces
Apply now and bring your best self to a class that will challenge, reward, and change you. In a good way.
Let’s make this role feel less like “just another job” and more like your next real adventure.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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