Support pupils with SEND to achieve their learning, communication and wellbeing goals.
Deliver learning activities for individuals, small groups and occasionally whole classes.
Provide pastoral, behaviour and emotional regulation support across the school.
Monitor pupil progress and contribute to support plans and reviews.
Work closely with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals.
Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
Term-time only + 5 inset days, 32.25 hours per week.
Working pattern: 8:30-15:15 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & 08:30-16:00 Tues, including a 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak.

John Watson School is looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our existing vibrant and friendly team in our all age special school from 28th September 2026. We are looking for someone who is experienced in special education and is confident, committed and a problem solver.
Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
Understanding of behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies.
A confident, resilient and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
HLTA qualification, equivalent experience, or ability to meet HLTA standards.
Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes for pupils.
Experience of Total Communication, Makaton, behaviour support or similar specialist approaches is desirable.

We are judged Good by Ofsted (October 2022) and we are ambitious in our vision for the future provision for our pupils. We offer small classes, typically less than 10 pupils per class, working within large teams of support staff and additional NHS therapists.
Competitive salary
Full induction programme and ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN training
Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
Local Government Pension (LGPS)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture

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