SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to lead our SEND/nurture room provision. The successful candidate will support pupils with a range of additional needs, deliver targeted interventions, and help create a calm, inclusive environment where pupils can thrive. Experience of working with SEND, SEMH, and nurture-based practice is highly desirable. The successful candidate must:

• Hold HLTA status or have equivalent relevant experience and training.
• Have experience of supporting pupils with SEND.
• Have experience of working within a nurture, inclusion, or pastoral setting.
• Be able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and support their emotional wellbeing.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Be able to deliver targeted interventions and adapt support to meet individual needs.
• Work effectively as part of a team, including with the SENCO, teachers, pastoral staff, and senior leaders.
• Be highly organised, reflective, and able to maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil monitoring.
• Show a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and high expectations for all pupils.
• Be confident in leading small-group and whole-class learning when required.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the primary curriculum
  
  At Legacy Learning Trust we are a strong, growing, cross-phase Trust, rooted in our local community and committed to placing learners and learning at the heart of all that we do.
  
  Happy, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are keen to learn.
• A welcoming supportive and friendly staff, governors and wider community.
• Excellent professional development opportunities and career growth as part of The Legacy Learning Trust.
• The chance to make a real difference to the future of the school which ensure every child belongs, achieves and thrives.
Please note that this contract will include an expectation for lunchtimes to be supervised by teaching assistants on a staggered lunch basis, and the successful candidate will be expected to take an active lunch time role. We are a forward thinking, outward facing school and we constantly strive to challenge, motivate and inspire our children. We warmly encourage you to visit in order to get a sense of the community spirit that is at the heart of our school. Please contact the school office on to arrange an appointment. Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026 9am Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026