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Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours?
Are you resilient, resourceful, and ready to make a lasting difference?
Can you adapt in an instant and remain calm in chaos?
If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.
About the Role
This HLTA role is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist, nurturing environment where flexibility, patience and resilience are essential. You'll work in a setting that understands behaviour as communication and values the importance of building strong, trusted relationships with children.
About the school
Set in a beautiful rural location in East Sussex, the school is a safe and structured learning environment designed to meet the needs of children who need more than a mainstream education can provide. You'll join a dedicated, kind and supportive staff team who work hard to meet every student where they are-and take them where they deserve to be. The setting offers small class sizes, strong staff collaboration and an unwavering belief in every child's ability to thrive.
Requirements
- HLTA qualification or equivalent
- Experience working with children with SEMH/complex needs
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Essential Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Confidence in managing behaviour positively
- High level of emotional intelligence and empathy
- Resilience and adaptability in unpredictable situations
- Ability to build trust with vulnerable young people
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving ability
What Will You Be Doing? - Responsibilities
- Supporting teachers in delivering creative, inclusive lessons
- Leading 1:1 and small group interventions across core subjects and enrichment
- Contributing to EHCP reviews and student progress reports
- Supporting behaviour regulation using trauma-informed approaches
- Helping design and deliver bespoke learning packages
- Promoting emotional well being through positive interactions
- Encouraging and modelling positive social interactions
- Monitoring and recording academic and social progress
- Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding protocols
- Participating in school reviews and meetings
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the Higher Level Teaching assistant position. For more information, please contact shahir.rai@randstad.co.uk.
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