Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Juniper House School Permanent - Full-time -Term time plus 10 inset days About Juniper House School Juniper House is a specialist SEND school dedicated to supporting the emotional wellbeing and personal development of children with special educational needs. We believe that feeling safe, valued and understood is the foundation for all learning.  The role We are looking for an energetic, dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students to thrive both academically and emotionally. This is a hands-on role where relationships, consistency and calm leadership make a real difference every day. You will work closely with teachers and the wider team, step in to lead learning when needed and support strong practice across the TA team. Key responsibilities Support pupils in class to improve engagement, behaviour and progress Deliver learning activities and interventions, in line with teacher planning Lead whole-class learning when required Follow safeguarding procedures, school policies and the staff code of conduct Essential requirements Proven experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, including SEND and social and emotional needs A relevant qualification at Level 3 or Level 5 Confidence leading learning, supporting engagement and behaviour, and working calmly under pressure Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with pupils and colleagues Working pattern, support and benefits Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, with minimal after-hours commitments Friday afternoons are CPD time with no students on site, plus 10 INSET days across the year Therapeutic reflection and twice-daily briefings to support strong practice and consistency Regular offsite outdoor learning and enrichment sessions Hot lunch cooked on site every day Opportunities to collaborate across West Berkshire and with our partnership school, sharing expertise and best practice Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual s