HLTA

TeacherActive; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting for a confident HLTA to support pupils with SEMH needs at a specialist provision in Liverpool (L16).

The role is permanent and starts November 2026, with responsibilities including small-group interventions, 1:1 support and leading lessons where required. The successful candidate will have an HLTA qualification or equivalent, experience with SEMH and challenging behaviour, and strong behaviour management and communication skills to inspire learners and build

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Experience delivering targeted small-group interventions
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confidence to lead planned lessons and adapt learning to pupil needs
• Patient, resilient and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging small-group interventions
• Provide tailored 1:1 support
• Lead planned lessons when required using positive behaviour management strategies

Skills

SEMH experience

Small-group interventions

Behaviour management

Lead planned lessons

Communication skills

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: HLTA

Location: Childwall, Liverpool (L16)

Start Date: November 2026

Salary: £110-£180 per day

Contract: Permanent

Are you a passionate and experienced HLTA who thrives on making a real difference to the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have the confidence, resilience and creativity to support pupils with challenging behaviour and inspire them to rediscover their love of learning?

Are you ready for a rewarding permanent opportunity where every breakthrough, no matter how small, can have a life-changing impact on a young person's future?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH provision based in Childwall, Liverpool (L16), who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist educational setting where building positive relationships, celebrating individual achievements and helping young people overcome barriers to education are central to supporting their development.

The school is looking to appoint a confident and motivated HLTA on a permanent basis from November 2026, supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. The successful HLTA will work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging small-group interventions, provide tailored 1:1 support and confidently lead planned lessons when required, using positive behaviour management strategies to create a structured, supportive and inspiring learning environment.

The successful HLTA will have:

• A recognised Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Experience delivering targeted small-group interventions and supporting pupils with additional learning needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and an understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• The confidence to lead planned lessons, manage classroom activities and adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs
• A patient, resilient and enthusiastic approach, with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping young people succeed

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• The opportunity to secure a permanent position within a specialist SEMH provision
• A rewarding role supporting young people to overcome barriers to education and develop essential life skills
• The opportunity to develop your skills in behaviour management, classroom delivery and targeted interventions
• The chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact on pupils' educational, social and emotional development

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work