HLTA Enrichment Hydrotherapy and LifeGuard at Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
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The salary quoted is the full time equivalent, this will be pro-rated to contact of 39 weeks and 32.5 hours
About this Role
This is an exciting opportunity to impact on the enrichment opportunities for our young people.
Purpose of
the Role
To
work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in a specialist setting supporting
pupils with complex medical needs, profound and multiple learning difficulties
(PMLD), and severe learning difficulties (SLD).
The
role includes leading high-quality hydrotherapy provision, ensuring safe pool
operation and lifeguarding, and supporting pupils to access learning, therapy,
and personal development opportunities in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing
environment.
Teaching and Learning (Specialist Support)
- Plan,
prepare, and deliver adapted learning activities under the guidance of a
teacher.
- Lead
whole-class or small-group sessions, particularly for pupils with complex
needs.
- Support
pupils to access the curriculum through sensory, physical, and
communication-based approaches.
- Use
specialist strategies to support communication and engagement.
- Monitor,
record, and report on pupil progress, including EHCP outcomes.
- Adapt
resources and environments to meet the needs of wheelchair users and
pupils with significant physical disabilities.
Hydrotherapy Programme
- Plan
and deliver hydrotherapy sessions in line with individual physiotherapy
programmes and EHCP targets.
- Work
closely with teachers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and
nursing staff.
- Use
hydrotherapy to support:
- Physical
development and mobility
- Muscle
relaxation and tone management
- Sensory
regulation and wellbeing
- Curriculum
delivery
- Ensure
all sessions are personalised, inclusive, and therapeutic and focus on
pupil engagement
- Maintain
detailed records of pupil progress and session outcomes.
GSSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of all children and young people. All staff are expected to share this
commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
This position is initially for a fixed term of 12 months from 1st September 26 to 31st August 27,
Interviews will take place on Friday 17th July 2026.
This is a fixed date and there is no capacity to amend this.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Tracy Phillips
01604 741960
tphillips@gssc.org.uk
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationNorthamptonshire
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