HLTA

Timeplan Education Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Timeplan Education Group is seeking an experienced HLTA to join a SEMH specialist secondary school in Enfield, supporting pupils aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will lead lessons independently and manage behaviours that challenge to help pupils reach their full potential.

The role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, providing targeted 1:1 and small-group support, and applying safeguarding best practices. Team Teach training is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist setting.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership.
• Safeguarding procedures knowledge and application.
• Team Teach training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and lead classroom activities when the teacher is absent.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for SEMH pupils.
• Implement effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviours with calm, professional handling.
• Adapt activities to individual abilities and learning styles.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning goals.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Lead lessons

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEMH Specialist School

Location: North London

Job Type: Full-Time | Long-Term

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and confident HLTA to join a specialist SEMH secondary school in Enfield, supporting pupils aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

The school provides a structured, nurturing and supportive learning environment for young people with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, emotional dysregulation and behaviours that challenge.

We are looking for a proactive, resilient and enthusiastic HLTA who is confident leading lessons independently, managing behaviours that challenge and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and lead classroom activities in the absence of the class teacher.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD and additional learning needs.
• Implement effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviours, including verbal aggression, emotional dysregulation and disengagement from learning.
• Adapt learning activities to accommodate individual abilities and learning styles.
• Work collaboratively with teaching

Requirements

• Previous experience working with pupils with SEMH needs, ideally within a specialist school, PRU or Alternative Provision.
• Experience leading lessons or providing whole-class cover independently.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• Confidence managing challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience is desirable.
• Team Teach training is highly desirable.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to make a real difference in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment.

Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.