Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEMH Specialist School

We are seeking to appoint 3 motivated, resilient, and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people with additional social, emotional, and mental health needs to achieve success both academically and personally. Experience in one of the following is preferable: Outdoor Education, Behaviour support or Attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver learning activities and interventions to individuals and small groups
• Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects and vocational areas
• Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment activities
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
• Provide classroom cover when required
• Support students with SEMH needs through nurturing and consistent approaches
• Contribute to the development of personalised learning and support strategies
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold HLTA status or have relevant qualifications and experience
• Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, SEND, or challenging behaviour
• Be patient, adaptable, and resilient
• Have strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Be able to build positive relationships and motivate students
• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners

Benefits

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Free Discount for Teachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching)
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and opportunities for growth

Actual Salary: £20,866-£22,987

Working hours: 32.5 hours per week

Location: Portland School, Trent Vale / Blythe Bridge

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