Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Are you a dedicated and passionate teaching assistant committed to empowering students with complex needs to reach their full potential?

We are looking for an empathetic and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated pastoral team. In this position, you will be instrumental in supporting students' personal and educational growth, enabling them to flourish within a nurturing, inclusive setting.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Working hours: 40 hours per week, term time only.

Your Role

• Support the Class Teacher in the day-to-day management of the classroom and lead lessons in their absence.
• Embed positive behaviour support (PBS) frameworks to reduce behaviours of concern and improve the quality of life for our students.
• Conduct behavioural observations and functional assessments to inform individual support plans.
• Provide a spectrum of educational activities tailored to students' individual EHCP requirements.
• Promote student welfare and safeguarding in accordance with school policies.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, parents, and external professionals to ensure holistic student development.

Essentials

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma (or Level 4 equivalent) and a Level 5 PBS Practitioner qualification or relevant experience.
• GCSE (or equivalent) pass at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Proven experience working with students with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD, and ASD.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a solution-focused approach to challenging behaviours.
• Able to provide your own vehicle or public transport.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Continued training and development opportunities.
• Shopping and transportation schemes including UK health cash plan.
• £1,000 refer-a-friend programme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and network of supportive and nurturing staff.

If you are interested in this role please send your CV to [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university