HLTA

TeacherActive Ltd; Westbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting an HLTA for Compass School Athelstan in Westbury, Wiltshire, to support pupils with SEMH in a specialist setting.

The role is long-term, with potential to become permanent, and involves delivering bespoke, child-centered activities, leading small-group sessions and helping learners overcome barriers to achievement.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Experience in a specialist school, AP or SEMH setting.
• Experience supporting SEMH needs and behaviours.
• Ability to deliver engaging, differentiated activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored learning activities and lead small-group interventions.
• Support pupils with SEMH to develop positive behaviours.
• Collaborate with teaching and pastoral staff to meet individual needs.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Differentiated learning

Relationship building

Education

HLTA status

Job description

Are you an experienced HLTA looking to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a specialist educational setting?

Are you passionate about delivering a bespoke, child-centred curriculum within a nurturing and therapeutic learning environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Compass School Athelstan, a specialist school based in Westbury, Wiltshire, to recruit a dedicated HLTA. The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment with a bespoke, child-centred curriculum that focuses on individual needs, building positive relationships and helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time HLTA on a long-term basis from September 2026, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful HLTA will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to deliver tailored learning activities, lead small-group interventions and support pupils with SEMH needs to develop positive behaviours, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The successful HLTA will have:

• HLTA status or relevant equivalent qualifications and experience
• Experience working within a specialist school, Alternative Provision or SEMH setting
• Experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to deliver engaging, differentiated learning activities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach with a genuine passion for 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.

About Disability Confident

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HLTA

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £18 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: BA13 3BR

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: HLTA

Location: Westbury, Wiltshire

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour