Job Introduction
As you would expect, children are at the heart of everything we do at Tanners Brook – we are so proud of every single child who learns and develops with us. We are privileged to be able to shape the lives of our children and to equip them with the values we hold dear: being thoughtful, having self-belief, persevering, and challenging ourselves to succeed. These values underpin everything we do.
Our vision of every child striving for their personal best means that we are proud to equip our children and staff with the skills, qualities and values they need to make this happen and to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate HLTA. You will be part of an exciting opportunity to mould Tanners Brook’s provision for children with high needs, playing a vital role in embedding inclusive practice within the alternative pathway. This will be a key role, supporting children with a range of complex and multiple needs including autism, SEMH, sensory processing and communication difficulties, with an ultimate view to facilitate integration into the classroom.
You will support the SENDCo/SEN Specialist teacher to plan, prepare and deliver personalised activities, tasks and resources to suit children’s individual needs and EHCP outcomes. You will work closely with the class teacher to ensure learning is linked to year group curriculum where possible and lead and teach within the alternative pathway on specified days and provide cover in the absence of the teacher when required.
You will provide day-to day management and coaching of teaching assistants who work with the alternative pathway and provide coaching support for teaching assistants across the school where appropriate.
We are looking for someone who is has a clear vision for what integration and inclusion should look like and is proactive in making this happen.
This post is ideal for someone with:
- Experience of working with children with complex needs (including EHCPs)
- A secure understanding of autism, SEMH, sensory processing, communication needs and the Engagement Model
- Good communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills (the ability to organise your own time and that of others)
- Knowledge of specific activities and resources (e.g. TEACCH tasks, aided language boards (PECS)
If you wish to apply for this post, please review our full job description and then complete our application form. These documents can all be downloaded from our website at https://www.tannersbrookpri.org.uk/vacancies/current-vacancies/
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact sandra.wren@tannersbrookpri.org.uk
Completed application forms can be emailed to sandra.wren@tannersbrookpri.org.uk or submitted by post to the school: Tanners Brook Primary School, Elmes Drive, Southampton, SO15 4PF. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. No agency applications either please.
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.
Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026 at noon
Expected Interview Date: W/C 5 October 2026
Informal Enquiries: Carol Anderson, SENDCo/SEN Specialist Teacher Carol.anderson@tannersbrookpri.org.uk
