Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
£85 - £110 per day | Part-Time, Long-Term Opportunity
North of Leeds City
Are you passionate about working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a unique and inspiring environment?
We are looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work part-time, supporting a young boy with SEND on a picturesque farm just north of Leeds City. This role combines education with the therapeutic benefits of the natural world, offering an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
The Role:
As an HLTA, you will:
* Provide personalized 1:1 support to a young boy with SEND, focusing on his educational and emotional development.
* Work closely with the student to manage learning challenges, such as attention, sensory needs, and emotional regulation, in a calm and supportive manner.
* Help deliver tailored learning activities, utilizing the farm environment to engage the student and support his growth.
* Implement strategies to enhance communication skills, promote independence, and build confidence.
* Collaborate with parents, teachers, and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to his education.
* Create a nurturing and structured routine, using farm-based activities to support learning and emotional well-being.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will:
* Hold HLTA status or equivalent qualifications.
* Have experience working with children with SEND, particularly autism, ADHD, or sensory processing difficulties.
* Be confident in delivering engaging and individualized lessons or interventions.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a patient and compassionate approach.
* Be enthusiastic about outdoor learning and comfortable working in a farm environment.
Training & Professional Development:
* Access to SEND-specific training, therapeutic approaches, and strategies for emotional regulation.
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development tailored to your interests and career growth.
Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to combine education with the natural and therapeutic benefits of a farm setting. You’ll play a key role in helping a young boy thrive academically, emotionally, and socially in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
The Legal Bit...
Protocol National ltd trading as Bookmark is acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Certificate if not already registered on the DBS Update Service.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today! Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of your application, regretfully, it has not been successful on this occasion.
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