HLTA - ADHD Specialist

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Thomas Bennett Community College is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), providing access to a wide network of professional support, collaboration, and development opportunities across a family of schools committed to excellence in education. TKAT invests in its people, offering high-quality training, career progression, and a culture of teamwork and innovation. Joining Thomas Bennett means becoming part of a forward thinking organisation that values inclusion, ambition, and continuous improvement.

About Thomas Bennett Community College

Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming and ambitious 11-18 secondary school located in Crawley. With over 1,200 students, including a thriving sixth form, the school provides an inclusive environment encouraging students to reach their full potential. It delivers a broad curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supported by modern facilities and dedicated staff.

Position Details

Full time - Permanent

The Role of the HLTA (ADHD Specialist)

• Act as the Inclusion team's lead practitioner for ADHD, designing and implementing strategies targeting executive functioning deficits such as organization, time management, and focus to help students navigate the secondary curriculum.
• Lead and facilitate physical Sensory Circuits and targeted ADHD intervention sessions to support students with sensory processing needs and hyperactive behaviours, helping them regulate and prepare for learning.
• Plan and deliver specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) interventions to support vulnerable students in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and positive peer relationships.
• Provide high quality, proactive in class support within mainstream lessons, using a deep understanding of student profiles to differentiate tasks, keep students on track, and foster independent learning.
• Utilize specialist skills and experience to support students with complex learning, behavioural or emotional needs, adapting learning materials to ensure accessibility.

What We're Looking For

• HLTA Status or a recognised equivalent Level 4 qualification.
• Significant experience working as a TA within a UK secondary school setting.
• Experience working with students with SEND (e.g., Autism, ADHD, SEMH).

Benefits and Support within Kemnal Academies Trust

• Access to a wide range of resources, training and best practice across the Trust.
• Supportive, forward thinking leadership focused on continuous improvement.
• Generous Pension Scheme with extensive employer contributions.
• Well being support, including a wellbeing app and an expert led eight week mindfulness programme.
• Family friendly leave policies to support work life balance and caring responsibilities.
• Tailored CPD and ongoing professional development to support teaching practice and career progression.

Access to Interview

Be who you are at Kemnal - if you are selected and invited to interview please let us know if we need to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate authentically. We are committed to providing adjustments within the recruitment process and workplace to support all applicants.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At Kemnal, we are committed to equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, and continuously aim to grow together. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Safeguarding and Workplace Culture

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible Working

We recognise the value of enabling employees to develop their careers while balancing commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work life balance.