Higher Level Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; St Helens; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting an HLTA for a specialist SEMH provision in St Helens. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, delivering targeted interventions and building positive relationships.

The successful candidate will join a permanent post from November 2026, working with staff to support pupils to re-engage with education and develop confidence and life skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent
• Experience supporting SEMH learners
• Experience delivering small-group interventions
• Strong behaviour management understanding
• Confident in delivering planned lessons and maintaining engagement

Responsabilités

• Deliver targeted small-group interventions
• Provide individualised learning support
• Occasionally lead lessons during teacher absence
• Utilise effective behaviour management strategies
• Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment

Connaissances

HLTA qualification

SEMH experience

Small-group interventions

Behaviour management

Lesson delivery

Communication skills

Formation

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Description du poste

passionate and experienced HLTA looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health

(SEMH) needs?

Do you have

the patience, resilience and confidence to support pupils with challenging behaviour and help them re-engage with education?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can build meaningful relationships with pupils and help them achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH provision based in St Helens, who are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who face barriers to mainstream education, helping them develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning in an environment where every small achievement can make a lasting difference.

The school is looking to appoint a confident HLTA on a permanent basis from November, working closely with teaching staff to support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. The successful HLTA will deliver targeted small-group interventions, provide individualised learning support and occasionally lead lessons during teacher absence, using effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.

The successful HLTA will have:

• A recognised Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Experience delivering small-group interventions and supporting pupils with additional learning needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and an understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Confidence in delivering planned lessons and managing classroom activities when required
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with excellent communication and relationship-building skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• The opportunity to secure a permanent position within a specialist SEMH provision
• A rewarding role supporting young people to overcome barriers to education and develop essential life skills
• The opportunity to develop your skills in behaviour management, classroom delivery and targeted interventions
• The chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact on pupils' educational, social and emotional development

Summary

Job Title: HLTA

Location: St Helens

Start Date: November 2026

Salary: £110 - £180 per day

Contract: Permanent

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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