HLTA

TeacherActive Limited.; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Swindon to recruit a dedicated HLTA. The school provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for pupils who have experienced barriers to mainstream education, placing relationships, wellbeing and personalised learning at the heart of everything they do.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time HLTA on a long-term basis from September 2026.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an Alternative Provision, SEMH school or specialist setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and lead learning activities for individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils with SEMH to re-engage with education and develop positive behaviours.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to achieve outcomes.

Skills

HLTA status

SEMH experience

Alternative Provision experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient and proactive approach

Job description

Job Title: HLTA

Location: Chard, Somerset

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour

Are you an experienced HLTA looking to make a positive difference in the lives of young people who need additional support?

Do you have experience working with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or within an Alternative Provision?

Would you like to join a specialist setting where every day presents the opportunity to rebuild confidence, promote resilience and inspire a love of learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Swindon to recruit a dedicated HLTA. The school provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for pupils who have experienced barriers to mainstream education, placing relationships, wellbeing and personalised learning at the heart of everything they do.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time HLTA on a long-term basis from September 2026. The successful HLTA will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver targeted interventions, lead learning activities for individuals and small groups, and support pupils with SEMH needs to re-engage with education, develop positive behaviours and achieve successful outcomes both academically and personally.

The successful HLTA will have:

• HLTA status or relevant equivalent experience
• Experience working within an Alternative Provision, SEMH school or specialist educational setting
• Experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment