Empowering HLTA: SEMH/SEN Support & Growth Lead

Remedy Education; Enfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education in Enfield is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support SEMH/SEND pupils in a dedicated SEN school. The role involves delivering targeted activities, coordinating with teachers on lesson planning, and partnering with the SENCO and external services to provide holistic care.

You will lead and mentor Teaching Assistants, engage in CPD focused on trauma-informed approaches, and contribute to a nurturing, structured learning environment that supports

Qualifications

• Essential: Strong experience supporting children with SEMH or SEND, ideally in a school or alternative provision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, proactive, and empathetic approach to behaviour and learning support.
• Comfortable working independently with small groups or individuals.
• Desirable: experience in a PRU or specialist SEN/SEMH setting; familiarity with trauma-informed approaches; leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering small group or individual learning activities tailored to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Supporting teachers in adapting and planning lessons to meet diverse learning and emotional needs.
• Working with the SENCO, pastoral team, and external agencies (e.g. CAMHS) to provide holistic support.
• Leading and mentoring Teaching Assistants as needed, sharing best practices.
• Participating in CPD and reflective practice focused on therapeutic education.
• Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning culture for all students.

Skills

SEMH SEND experience

Excellent communication

Empathetic approach

Independent work with small groups

Job description

Remedy Education in Enfield is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support SEMH/SEND pupils in a dedicated SEN school. The role involves delivering targeted activities, coordinating with teachers on lesson planning, and partnering with the SENCO and external services to provide holistic care.

You will lead and mentor Teaching Assistants, engage in CPD focused on trauma-informed approaches, and contribute to a nurturing, structured learning environment that supports