HLTA
Belmont Park School – Specialist SEMH School
Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: Scale 5 - point 14
Contract Type: Full Time Contract Term
Permanent Start Date: 01/09/2025
“Every day, every lesson – a quality learning experience.
Belmont Park School is on an exciting journey of transformation, and we are looking for an experienced, HLTA
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly improving specialist SEMH provision and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people who deserve the very best from their education.
About Belmont Park School
Belmont Park is a specialist school for students aged 11–16, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and primary needs linked to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH). Many students also present with co-occurring diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, anxiety.
We are a trauma-informed, relational school community where staff are committed to evidence-based approaches, meaningful connection with learners, and a relentless drive for progress.
Our Vision
At Belmont Park School, we are committed to evidence-based approaches, meaningful connection with learners, and a relentless drive for progress.
Our Vision At Belmont Park School, we are committed to:
- Providing a quality learning experience every day in every lesson.
- Personalising the curriculum to meet individual needs
- Helping our students develop confidence, resilience, and the skills to make informed decisions. Enabling every young person to feel valued, understood and ready to thrive
We believe all students can achieve - and it is our job to remove barriers, provide the right support and inspire ambition.
The Role
As HLTA
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed academic interventions under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil’s achievement, progress and development.
Within this to:
- Work with class teachers to raise learning and attainment of students
- Promote pupils independence, self esteem and social development
- Give support to students, individually and in groups so that they can take part in learning
- What We’re Looking For
We are seeking HLTA :
- Inspiring, compassionate, and emotionally intelligent
- Committed to the belief that every young person deserves an excellent education
- Experienced in working with students with SEMH and additional needs
- Able to lead with clarity and build strong, purposeful relationships with all stakeholders
We Offer
- A rare opportunity to be part of a school at a key moment of growth and development
- A welcoming, committed and knowledgeable staff team
- A school culture rooted in teamwork, trust, and positive relationships
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- The chance to change lives, every single day
We offer
- A rare opportunity to be part of a school at a key moment of growth and development A welcoming, committed and knowledgeable staff team.
- A school culture rooted in teamwork, trust and positive relationships
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression The chance to change lives, every single day
Interested?
We warmly welcome visits to the school - please contact us at kiran.ali@belmontpark.waltham.sch.uk or telephone 0208 556 0006 to arrange a visit or for an informal conversation with the Headteacher.
Please can all applications be emailed to kiran.ali@belmontpark.waltham.sch.uk
Application Deadline: 17/07/2025 at 12:00 pm
Interview Date: 18/07/2025
Belmont Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other relevant employment checks.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
Email address for return of applications kiran.ali@belmontpark.waltham.sch.uk