HLTA Social Communication

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with experience supporting students with social communication and interaction needs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusion and skilled in helping young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs to thrive in a mainstream secondary environment.

What skills and experience we're looking for:

• Plan and deliver high-impact academic interventions (particularly in numeracy) for pupils with EHCPs or significant learning needs.
• Working within our experienced SEND team, you will plan and deliver small-group and 1:1 interventions, model effective communication strategies, and collaborate closely with teachers, the SENCo and external professionals.
• Use primary pedagogical approaches to support KS3 pupils working below age-related expectations.
• Provide targeted in-class support where necessary to promote engagement, understanding, and independence.
• You will also support and guide LSAs, helping to embed best practice across the school.

We are looking for a proactive and reflective practitioner who is organised, confident, and committed to supporting every learner to achieve their full potential.

What the school offers its staff:

• The chance to work in an outstanding SEN Department that achieves strong results.
• A school that prioritises staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition.
• A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.
• Outstanding professional development with progression.

Further details about the role:

The school is a genuinely inclusive mixed 11–18 comprehensive school adjacent to North Dulwich station and serving a diverse local inner-city community. We are proud to be recognised as one of the top schools in the country for our achievement. We were judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2022 again, and have been awarded “World Class School” status again in 2019. Our GCSE students perform exceptionally well across all EBACC subjects at GCSE. We are consistently in the top 10% of schools nationally for our A-Level performance. The education students receive enables life-changing educational chances for everyone serving the whole community. In the 2022 Staff Survey, 88% of staff said they are proud to work at our school and 90% agreed that the school is well led and managed. We receive 1,200 Year 7 applications every year for 192 places.

How to apply:

Please go to the 'Join Us' section of the Charter Trust website to download an application form, job description or on TES.com. Alternatively, please contact our HR Team via recruitment@tcset.org.uk. Please note CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support. The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.