HLTA

The Education Network Birmingham; Stafford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH at a specialist school in Walsall. You will work alongside teachers to deliver lessons, support learning, and help pupils build confidence and skills to engage with education.

You will need resilience and a calm approach to managing challenging behaviour, establishing clear boundaries and building trusting relationships with young people who have faced barriers to learning.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH, challenging behaviour and exclusions are essential.
• Patient, resilient and consistent with a belief in positive change.
• Ability to work with teachers and pastoral staff to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for students with SEMH needs.
• Deliver lessons or activities in line with teacher plans.
• Provide targeted support to help students engage with education.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Build positive relationships and promote mutual respect.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Support progress monitoring with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Prepare students for a potential return to mainstream education.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEMH

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to young people who have struggled in mainstream education? A small specialist SEMH school in Walsall is looking for a committed HLTA to support students who have been excluded from mainstream schools and help them rebuild the skills, confidence and relationships needed to succeed in education.

This is an opportunity to join a setting with a clear purpose: helping students overcome barriers to learning and, wherever appropriate, successfully transition back into mainstream education.

As a HLTA, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver learning, provide additional classroom support and help students develop positive attitudes towards school. You will need to be confident managing challenging behaviour, establishing clear boundaries and building trusting relationships with young people who may have had difficult experiences in education.

Previous experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, Alternative Provision or excluded students is essential. The successful HLTA will be patient, resilient and consistent, with a genuine belief that young people can make positive changes when given the right support. If you are a HLTA who wants to help young people get back on track and make a fresh start in education, apply today!

Job Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning for students with SEMH needs
• Delivering lessons or learning activities in line with the teacher's plans
• Providing targeted support to help students engage with education
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently
• Building positive relationships and promoting mutual respect
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Supporting students to improve their behaviour, attendance and engagement
• Working with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor progress
• Helping prepare students for a successful return to mainstream education where appropriate
• Maintaining a safe, structured and positive learning environment

In return you will:

• Join a small specialist SEMH school with a clear focus on student progress
• Have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives
• Play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to education
• Work alongside a team committed to positive change
• Develop your experience within SEMH and Alternative Provision
• Enjoy a rewarding role where relationship-building is central
• Receive ongoing support from an experienced consultant at The Education Network

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.