HLTA for SEMH & Behaviour Support (Primary)

Supply Desk; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Fixed-term

Term-time

One-year fixed-term

Specialist SEMH experience

Consultant support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / HLTA to provide specialist behaviour and emotional support in a Southampton primary school. You will deliver 1:1 support, help the pupil access the curriculum, and implement behaviour strategies while working closely with teachers and SENDCo.

The role offers part-time, fixed-term work with potential for extension and a focus on developing SEMH expertise.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs.
• TA or HLTA experience within a primary setting.
• HLTA qualification or relevant experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Ability to remain consistent and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Confident working as part of a wider school and professional team.
• Flexible and proactive approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Build a positive, trusting and professional relationship with the pupil.
• Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour strategies.
• Encourage independence, resilience and self-confidence.
• Help the pupil access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities.
• Deliver targeted academic, social and emotional interventions.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Lead small-group activities and intervention programmes.
• Implement individual behaviour support plans and risk assessments.
• Use restorative and positive approaches to support behaviour and learning.
• Maintain a calm, nurturing and consistent environment.
• Monitor and record progress against individual targets and support plans.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons where appropriate and within HLTA responsibilities.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo and senior leaders.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals where required.

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / HLTA to provide specialist behaviour and emotional support in a Southampton primary school. You will deliver 1:1 support, help the pupil access the curriculum, and implement behaviour strategies while working closely with teachers and SENDCo.

The role offers part-time, fixed-term work with potential for extension and a focus on developing SEMH expertise.