Job Title: HLTA Location: Worcester Hours: 35 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm) Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Temporary (with potential for permanent placement) Applications with no UK based experience working with children and / or young adults with SEND will not be considered. A well-established SEMH Alternative Provision in Worcester is seeking a confident, nurturing and adaptable SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their supportive team. This role is perfect for someone experienced in working with pupils who present with SEMH needs, trauma, anxiety, and challenging behaviour, and who is passionate about helping young people thrive in a small, specialist setting. About the Role As a SEND HLTA, you will work closely with the class teacher to support teaching and learning within small class groups. You'll help create a stable, consistent and engaging environment for pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural support. Your role will include: Delivering academic, social, emotional and personal development interventions Supporting pupils with trauma, anxiety, dysregulation and challenging behaviour Using trauma-informed and de-escalation approaches Providing flexible support across different classes and subjects - no two days are the same! Covering lessons or leading small groups when required Working as part of a strong, collaborative team with the teacher Contributing to a personalised learning experience tailored to individual needs Small class sizes allow you to build positive relationships and make a meaningful impact every day. Desired Experience & Qualifications We welcome applications from strong practitioners with real hands-on experience supporting pupils with additional needs. A formal HLTA qualification is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your: Experience within an SEMH, AP or SEND environment Confidence supporting a range of needs and behaviours Resilience, patience, and calm approach Ability to adapt and "dip in" across subjects, age groups and activities Confidence to lead interventions or cover learning when needed Team-oriented mindset and proactive attitude Why Join This School? A warm, welcoming and committed staff team Small class sizes for meaningful support and relationship-building A school culture rooted in positivity, understanding and individualised support Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too: Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. MONTUTOR