HLTA

About the company

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEMH Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to young people who have struggled in mainstream education? A small specialist SEMH school in Walsall is looking for a committed HLTA to support students who have been excluded from mainstream schools and help them rebuild the skills, confidence and relationships needed to succeed in education.

The Education Network Offer Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

Your tasks

This is an opportunity to join a setting with a clear purpose: helping students overcome barriers to learning and, wherever appropriate, successfully transition back into mainstream education.

Job Role

• Supporting teaching and learning for students with SEMH needs
• Delivering lessons or learning activities in line with the teacher's plans
• Providing targeted support to help students engage with education
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently
• Building positive relationships and promoting mutual respect
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Supporting students to improve their behaviour, attendance and engagement
• Working with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor progress
• Helping prepare students for a successful return to mainstream education where appropriate
• Maintaining a safe, structured and positive learning environment

Requirements

As a HLTA, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver learning, provide additional classroom support and help students develop positive attitudes towards school. You will need to be confident managing challenging behaviour, establishing clear boundaries and building trusting relationships with young people who may have had difficult experiences in education.

Previous experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, Alternative Provision or excluded students is essential. The successful HLTA will be patient, resilient and consistent, with a genuine belief that young people can make positive changes when given the right support. If you are a HLTA who wants to help young people get back on track and make a fresh start in education, apply today!

What we offer

In return you will

• Join a small specialist SEMH school with a clear focus on student progress
• Have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives
• Play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to education
• Work alongside a team committed to positive change
• Develop your experience within SEMH and Alternative Provision
• Enjoy a rewarding role where relationship-building is central
• Receive ongoing support from an experienced consultant at The Education Network

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs. An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

How to apply

If you are interested in this Higher-Level Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham.

Other

Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other HLTA, Teaching Assistant and SEMH vacancies across Walsall and the West Midlands — or refer a candidate and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.- The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.