Higher Level Teaching Assistant SEMH Intervention

eTeach UK Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational establishment in Cheltenham is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This permanent role involves working about 30 hours a week and will require you to coordinate and monitor progress for students with EHCPs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and able to inspire students. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, welcoming diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Exceptional candidate capable of inspiring students and making a difference.
• Experience in working with students with SEMH needs.
• Ability to coordinate support for students with EHCPs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support students with SEMH needs.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Plan appropriate provision for students.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to inspire students

Experience with SEMH needs

Capability to monitor and evaluate progress

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA—SEMH Intervention)

Permanent, approximately 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum, SCP Point 9 (£27,254.09 per annum). (Approximate pro rata salary for this role based on 30 hours will be £18,964 per annum)

We are looking for an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join us. The successful candidate will be highly capable, who works with students to make a difference, are passionate about their education and are able to inspire students to give and achieve their best. The HLTA will work under the Deputy Headteacher and Deputy SENDcos, and will take a lead role in coordinating and supporting students with SEMH needs.

The role will ensure that students with EHCPs make progress over time with their SEMH targets by performing the role of a key worker for targeted individuals, monitoring and evaluating progress and working with others to plan appropriate provision.

Our SEND department is at the core of our aspirations for all students to thrive at Cleeve School. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly developing and improving team. Our commitment to SEND at Cleeve is recognised in the calibre of the SEND Leadership Team which includes a SENDCo at Deputy Head level, two Deputy SENDcos, a Head of Learning for SEND students, an inhouse EHCP caseworker and a team of committed of HLTAs and TAs. We also boast ELSA and EBSA specialists as part of our team.

For the right candidate, this is a very exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school, and an increasingly thriving part of the school. Our Ofsted inspection has entirely recognised the energy and ambition of our school, as well as, the strategic and structural changes within SEND to support all of our students to access the very best learning.

The school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and therefore expects all staff and volunteers, to share this same commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please apply using our online application link for this campaign

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 22nd January 2026