- Deliver and adapt learning activities and targeted interventions as an HLTA, working closely with teaching colleagues
- Coordinate pastoral support, promote positive relationships and help pupils develop emotional regulation and resilience
- Work in partnership with families, staff and external professionals to respond to emerging needs
- Lead and coordinate safeguarding arrangements, referrals and record keeping where formally appointed as the school's DSL
- Promote a strong safeguarding culture, with particular awareness of the vulnerabilities and communication needs of pupils with SEND
The principal DSL appointment must be an appropriate senior member of the school leadership team with sufficient authority, training, time and resources. The final designation and reporting arrangements will be confirmed before appointment.
We are seeking an ambitious, compassionate and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to take on a key pastoral and safeguarding role in our friendly 4-19 broad-spectrum specialist school. Our pupils have a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, and we are looking for someone who can build trusted relationships, support emotional wellbeing and help every learner feel safe, included and ready to learn. Experience of SEND and pastoral support is important, together with excellent communication, judgement and a commitment to safeguarding.
At [Trust Name], safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where every child and young person feels valued, respected and protected. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and expect all staff, trustees, volunteers and partners to share our commitment to promoting the welfare of children. Through robust safeguarding procedures, safer recruitment practices, regular training, strong partnerships with families and external agencies, and a culture where concerns are listened to and acted upon, we strive to ensure that every child is safe, supported and able to thrive. Guided by our commitment to One Team, One Aim, we work together to protect, support and empower every learner to achieve their full potential.
- A friendly and inclusive working environment
- Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and senior leaders
- Comprehensive induction and probation support
Rewards & Benefits
- A competitive salary
- Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, as applicable to the post and Trust arrangements
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Enhanced employee assistance programme, including mental health support, financial and legal advice, medical information and carer support for employee and household members
- Wellbeing app
- Occupational Health Service
- Family-friendly and employee health and wellbeing policies
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant employer: The Trust
Secure Trust Bank is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to contribute to strategic decisions and regulatory compliance. With a strong focus on professional development, the bank offers numerous growth opportunities in the financial sector, particularly in the dynamic field of capital stress testing and forecasting. Located in a vibrant area, employees enjoy a supportive environment that values their contributions and encourages continuous learning.
