HLTA

The Education Network Birmingham; Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students with SEMH at a small specialist school in the West Midlands. You will work with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver learning, manage challenging behaviour, and help students build resilience and independence.

Ideally you have prior SEMH or Alternative Provision experience, a patient and consistent approach, and a belief that every student can make positive changes with the

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, Alternative Provision or excluded students is essential.
• You should be patient, resilient and consistent, with a genuine belief that young people can make positive changes when given the right support.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

HLTA experience

Behaviour management

Student support

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.

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

Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other HLTA, Teaching Assistant and SEMH vacancies across Walsall and the West Midlands - or refer a candidate and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

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 committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

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

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.