Location: Primary School near DerbyStart Date: September 2025Daily Rate: £90 - £120 (dependent on experience)Contact: Ben Moses - |

Are you an experienced HLTA with a passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?Do you thrive in a nurturing primary environment where every child's emotional and academic development matters?

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a welcoming and inclusive primary school near Derby to recruit an experienced and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025.

This is a full-time HLTA position working across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. You will provide tailored support to children with a range of SEN and SEMH needs supporting their academic, emotional, and behavioural development, while helping to maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering small group and one-to-one interventions

• Supporting pupils with EHCPs and complex emotional or behavioural needs

• Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities

• Working closely with SENCOs, class teachers, and external professionals

• Promoting resilience, independence, and positive learning behaviours

• Previous experience as an HLTA in a primary setting

• Strong knowledge of SEN strategies and behaviour support techniques

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to challenging behaviours

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• A proactive and flexible attitude with a genuine passion for helping children thrive

• Supportive leadership and a strong focus on inclusion and wellbeing

• A warm and collaborative staff culture

• Well-structured CPD and opportunities to grow your skillset

• A rewarding and purposeful role where no two days are the same

If you're ready to make a real impact in the lives of children who need it most, we'd love to hear from you.

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