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Work is underway to refurbish and prepare our new site in Battersea ready for our new school, Shillington Park opening in Autumn 2026 so we are looking for our next cohort of talented staff.

This role will commence in October 2026

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring HLTA to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.

What you’ll be doing:

• To work with students, parents, teacher and outside agencies on matters related to student welfare, thereby encouraging positive behaviour and attitudes to student learning.
• Ensure the school is adequately resourced to provide effective cover supervision/arrangements for lessons
• To work under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher, to implement planning and
• Complement the professional work of the teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required, always maintaining dignity and safeguarding
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour that may challenge

What we’re looking for:

• GCSE or equivalent qualifications, to include English and Maths
• Evidence of CPD or an interest in learning.
• Effective communication with parents and carers
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Good personal organisation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of the needs of a range of neurodiverse students (desirable)
• Knowledge of the effects of ACEs and trauma on children (desirable)

Why join us?

• Supportive and friendly school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Shillington Park is a new Special Educational Needs school opening in Autumn 2026 in Battersea. Our school will support children aged between 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in a mainstream or specialist setting and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education. Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions.

Shillington Park is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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