Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Nurture Room Lead Location: Harrow Salary: £89p/day - Depending on experience and qualifications) Contract Type: Full Time Start Date: Now/From September Are you an experienced and resilient HLTA with a passion for supporting children with complex needs? We are seeking a committed individual to lead our small, specialist Nurture Room. About the Role: We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to take the lead in delivering a nurturing, safe, and structured learning environment for six primary-aged children with high-level needs. All children have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and are currently awaiting placements in specialist settings. They are not accessing the mainstream curriculum or classroom, so the Nurture Room acts as their primary educational provision. You will be supported by two experienced Teaching Assistants and work closely with the SENDCo, pastoral team, and external professionals. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver personalised learning activities and routines tailored to individual EHCPs. Create a structured, supportive, and therapeutic classroom environment. Foster social, emotional, and communication development. Work collaboratively with the SENDCo and other professionals to ensure individual plans are effectively implemented. Support children in regulating their behaviour using trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches. The Ideal Candidate Will: Be a qualified/experienced HLTA (or equivalent) with experience working with children with SEND, SEMH, or complex needs. Be confident leading small-group learning and managing challenging behaviours. Have strong emotional resilience and a nurturing, patient approach. Be passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We Offer: A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team. Regular CPD and training in SEND and therapeutic approaches. A well-resourced, purpose-designed nurture space. A collaborative and caring school community. To apply, please send your up to date CV to hazel@axcis.co.uk<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hazel Perkins on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1059.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Hazel Perkins&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1059</strong></strong>