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.**

• 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.
• Wants an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant organisation that makes a difference to our young people’s lives

• 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

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  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

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.

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The Charter Schools Educational Trust, Red Post Hill, London SE24 9JH

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