(HLTA) - Behaviour & Intervention Specialist in Blackpool

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or Behaviour Specialist with a proven track record of re-engaging young people?

A forward-thinking secondary academy in Blackpool is seeking a committed and resilient HLTA Behaviour & Intervention Specialist to join their Inclusion and Pastoral team. In this pivotal role, you will lead targeted academic and behavioural interventions, supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who face barriers to their learning, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, or who are at risk of disengagement.

Working closely with the SENDCo, Pastoral Leads, and Heads of Year, you will help run the school's Inclusion Hub-designing bespoke reintegration plans that de-escalate crisis situations and get students back thriving in mainstream classrooms.

• Targeted Interventions: Plan, deliver, and evaluate 1:1 and small-group academic and behavioural interventions across KS3 and KS4 (literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation, anger management, and social skills).

• Inclusion Hub Management: Support the day-to-day operation of the internal inclusion base / reflect-and-repair room, providing a calm, structured, and restorative environment.

• Behaviour for Learning & De-escalation: Use positive behaviour management strategies and restorative practice to de-escalate heightened situations and support pupils through crisis.

• Whole-Class Cover: Step in to provide high-quality whole-class cover when required, maintaining strong routines, consistency, and engagement across various subject areas.

• Pupil Tracking & Collaboration: Monitor and record student attendance, engagement, and behaviour data; provide constructive feedback for EHCP reviews, PEP meetings, and pastoral review panels.

• Multi-Agency & Parent Liaison: Build trusting partnerships with parents/carers and work collaboratively with external agencies (e.g., CAMHS, local authority teams, youth services).

• Qualifications: HLTA status (Level 4 equivalent) or a relevant degree / Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning with extensive secondary experience.

• Experience: Proven track record working with secondary-age students (11-16) displaying challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, ADHD, ASC, or trauma-related difficulties.

• De-escalation Training: Team-Teach, MAPA, or equivalent positive handling and de-escalation certification is highly desirable (training can be provided).

• Interpersonal Skills: Calm, firm, and authoritative, with natural empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach.

• Safeguarding: A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children. A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one) is mandatory.

• A supportive, close-knit pastoral and inclusion team committed to staff well-being.

• Comprehensive ongoing CPD, including certified trauma-informed practice and de-escalation training.

• Clear internal pathways for career progression (e.g., pastoral leadership, specialist SEND routes, or teacher training).

• State-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated, purpose-built inclusion space.

If you have the resilience, energy, and passion to make a measurable difference to the lives of young people in Blackpool, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a brief supporting statement outlining your experience in secondary behavior intervention.