HLTA – Specialist School
Location: Derby
Contract: Full Time and Part Time Available
Monarch Education are recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in Derby for pupils aged 5-16 with additional learning and behavioural needs. The school specialises in supporting young people with SEMH needs, as well as communication and interaction difficulties, cognition and learning needs, sensory and physical needs, and independence and life skills development.
About the Role
Monarch Education is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist educational setting in Derby.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with additional needs both inside and outside the classroom. You will work closely with teachers, support staff and external professionals, delivering targeted interventions, leading small group activities and occasionally covering lessons in the teacher’s absence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, emotional regulation and academic progress within a supportive specialist environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver learning activities and interventions to individuals and small groups.
- Provide classroom support to pupils with a range of SEND needs.
- Lead planned lessons and learning sessions when required.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, social development and independence skills.
- Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Promote positive behaviour and build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and wider support staff.
- Monitor and report on pupil progress and engagement.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
Essential Requirements
- HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs.
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
- A patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
- Ability to lead learning activities confidently and independently.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within a specialist school, alternative provision or SEND setting.
- Knowledge of SEMH, autism, communication difficulties or learning needs.
- Experience delivering interventions and measuring pupil progress.
- Team Teach or other positive behaviour management training.
- Experience supporting pupils with complex additional needs.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education
- GLA Approved Supplier
- Access to high-quality CPD through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding Training
- Refer-a-friend scheme with a £200 bonus
- Online portal to manage timesheets and pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Opportunities to secure permanent positions
Important Information
All pay rates quoted are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and Right to Work verification.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom and applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
If you are an experienced HLTA looking to make a genuine difference within a specialist school setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help support young people to achieve their full potential.
