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DETAILS:
Job Title: HLTA - Mainstream Primary
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Nurture Room Lead
Location: Harrow
Salary: From £95 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate or September
Are you a resilient and experienced HLTA with a passion for supporting children with complex needs? We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead a specialist Nurture Room at a welcoming primary school in Harrow.
About the Role:
As the Nurture Room Lead, you will create and deliver a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment for six primary-aged pupils, each with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). These pupils are currently awaiting placement in specialist settings and are not accessing the mainstream curriculum—making the Nurture Room their main source of educational support.
Working alongside two experienced Teaching Assistants, and in close partnership with the SENDCo, pastoral team, and external professionals, you will play a pivotal role in supporting both the academic and emotional development of these children.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily learning and therapeutic routines tailored to each child’s EHCP
Build a nurturing, calm, and consistent classroom environment
Promote communication, emotional regulation, and social development
Implement trauma-informed and attachment-aware strategies to support behaviour
Collaborate with staff and professionals to review and adapt individual learning plans
What We’re Looking For:
A qualified and/or experienced HLTA (or equivalent)
Background working with children with SEND, SEMH, or complex needs
Confident in leading small groups and managing challenging behaviour
Emotionally resilient, patient, and committed to inclusive education
Passionate about supporting vulnerable children and improving outcomes
Committed to safeguarding and child welfare at all times
We Offer:
A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking leadership team
Access to regular CPD and training in SEND and therapeutic practices
A purpose-built, well-resourced nurture space
A collaborative and caring school environment where every voice matters
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children who need it most, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your up-to-date CV to hazel@axcis.co.uk.
INDLON<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't forget that we offer £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 </strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1059</strong></strong>
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