HLTA

Manor Abbey School; Bucknall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Excellent working environment

Continued professional development

Local government pension scheme

Holidays

Employee assistance programmes

Tech schemes

Cycle to Work

Online gym classes

Health and wellbeing support

Financial advice services

Think Well counselling

Eye-sight testing

Retail discounts

Free car parking

Job summary

Manor Abbey School is seeking a dynamic SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils facing SEMH challenges, helping them access learning and build emotional resilience.

You will work within a supportive team, contribute to inclusive classroom strategies, and participate in ongoing professional development. The school offers flexible working, a generous pension scheme, staff wellbeing resources, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEMH needs.
• Awareness of trauma-informed practices and mental health promotion.
• Ability to manage behaviour that challenges in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary students with SEMH needs in lessons and activities.
• Foster an inclusive, empathetic learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to promote student wellbeing and progression.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

About the Role

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people?

We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and compassionate SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and help students thrive both academically and emotionally at Manor Abbey School.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they can meet the needs of secondary aged children who have experienced difficulty in accessing mainstream education.

The successful candidates will

Be inclusive, empathetic, solution focused and passionate about making a difference for our learners.

Be a caring, patient, and proactive individual with excellent communication.

Experience of working with children with SEMH needs (or a strong willingness to learn).

Have an awareness of trauma informed practices and positive mental health promotion.

Have a clear understanding of, and ability to, manage behaviour that challenges.

Be a team player and a strong advocate for change, progression and continuous school improvement.

In return we can offer you

• Flexible working.
• Excellent working environment.
• Support for your role with a dedicated school and central team.
• Continued professional development opportunities.
• Pay progression and recognition of continuous service.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• * Holidays
• Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Programmes which include;

• Tech Schemes
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Online gym classes
• Health and wellbeing support and advice e.g., Men's Health, Wellbeing Action Plans, Better Sleep, Relaxation and Meditation, Understanding Menopause
• Financial advice services
• Think Well, fast track counselling service
• Physiotherapy
• Eye-sight testing
• Retail discounts in supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and days out.

Free car parking.

To learn more about Manor Abbey School and Manor Hall Academy Trust please follow the link to the websites.

Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS with Childrens Barred list, and pre-employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.