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Pastoral Lead/HLTA

Salary/Rate:£28,000 - £30,000
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Richmond
County:South West London
Type of Role:HLTA
Job ref:9994
Post Date:09.07.25
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Jamie Martinez
Jamie Martinez
SEND Consultant
02030114848
jamie@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

Pastoral Lead / HLTA – Specialist SEN School
Richmond | 📅 Full-time, Long-term – Starting September 2025
Via Parker Smith Inclusion

Are you a passionate and experienced HLTA or Pastoral Lead with a strong understanding of Autism, SEMH, and complex emotional needs? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people who need it most?

We are working in partnership with a nurturing and inclusive specialist school in Richmond that supports students with Autism, SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), and complex behaviours. The school is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Lead / HLTA to join their team full-time from September 2025, on a long-term basis.

The Role:

A Pastoral Lead plays a crucial role in supporting the emotional, social, and behavioural wellbeing of students, especially in settings like specialist schools for Autism, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), and complex needs.

As a key member of the pastoral and support team, your role will focus on:

  • Providing emotional and behavioural support to students across the school

  • Supporting children in regulating their emotions and accessing learning

  • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure each child’s individual needs are met

  • Delivering targeted interventions and support plans

  • Acting as a safe, consistent adult who students can trust and rely on

  • Offer 1:1 or small group support for those struggling with anxiety, trauma, or behavioural challenges.

  • Act as a consistent, trusted adult for students who may have experienced instability

You’ll Be:

  • Experienced working with children or young people with Autism, SEMH, or related needs

  • Calm, compassionate, and resilient in your approach

  • Able to manage challenging behaviours positively and proactively

  • Someone who values trauma-informed, relationship-based practice

  • A confident communicator and natural team player

Ideal Background:

  • HLTA status or experience in a similar senior support role

  • Previous experience in specialist or alternative provisions is highly desirable

  • A background in youth work, residential care, or mental health is a bonus

  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Why Join Through Parker Smith Inclusion?

  • We are specialists in SEND recruitment – many of our team come from education backgrounds

  • We genuinely care about placing the right people in the right roles

  • Supportive, honest, and transparent from application to placement

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Jamie at Parker Smith Inclusion for a confidential chat.

Let’s work together to find the right setting where you can have a real impact and make a difference in a young person's life. 

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