Lead Teaching Assistant / HLTA 

Woodbridge, Suffolk

£143.70 per day | Full-Time | September Start

Are you an experienced HLTA, Cover Supervisor or Unqualified Teacher looking for a new challenge within a specialist SEMH setting?

A specialist school in Woodbridge is seeking an experienced education professional to support pupils aged 11–17 with social, emotional and mental health needs. Pupils may also have additional needs including autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.

The Role

• Support and lead learning across KS3 and KS4.
• Take responsibility for lessons when required in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Contribute to pupil progress, EHCP targets and assessment.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider support team.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 2 years’ HLTA experience, or suitable experience as an Unqualified Teacher or Cover Supervisor.
• Experience working with SEMH and/or SEND pupils.
• Confident leading lessons and managing behaviour.
• Calm, consistent and resilient.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can take on responsibility and make a genuine difference to young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.