Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Are you passionate about making education accessible for all? We’re looking for x2 dedicated HLTA’s to join our Inclusion Team and support vulnerable learners who are unable to attend school due to medical, emotional, or social challenges. This is offered on a part time (24 hours a week ), temporary (until Jan 2026), term time basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by delivering high-quality, personalised education programmes in a variety of settings—including homes, community spaces, and online platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, balanced, and motivating curriculum tailored to individual learner needs.
• Teach and support a range of subjects through direct instruction and e-learning, both one-to-one and in small groups.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, schools, and partner agencies.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, attendance, and engagement.
• Maintain effective communication with home schools to ensure continuity in learning.
• Support reintegration plans for pupils returning to school or transitioning to other settings.
• Promote pupil safety and well-being, including conducting risk and safeguarding assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports as required.

• HLTA qualification or equivalent
• A commitment to inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners.
• Experience working with children and young people in educational or support settings.
• Experience with supporting learners with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently across various locations, including lone working.
• Confidence using remote learning platforms and digital tools.
• Understanding of safeguarding, data protection, and equal opportunities principles.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.