HLTA for SEMH: Build a Therapeutic, Ground-Up School

Associated Wellbeing; Bradford; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Referral programme

Therapeutic Environment

Comprehensive Personal Development

Job summary

The Oaks School in Bradford is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. You will work across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering literacy, numeracy and targeted interventions under guidance from teaching staff.

You will lead small groups, adapt lessons and monitor progress using assessments. A calm, patient approach and strong communication with families are essential for success in this foundational year.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering learning in an education setting.
• Experience leading small groups or interventions.
• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver learning across KS3/KS4 under teacher direction.
• Lead planned lessons and small-group sessions as required.
• Deliver literacy, numeracy, Functional Skills and EHCP interventions as needed.
• Provide classroom cover when required.
• Support curriculum delivery, adaptation and differentiation.

Skills

Adaptive teaching

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Assessment for learning

SEN knowledge

Education

Relevant teaching, learning or therapeutic qualifications

Job description

The Oaks School in Bradford is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. You will work across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering literacy, numeracy and targeted interventions under guidance from teaching staff.

You will lead small groups, adapt lessons and monitor progress using assessments. A calm, patient approach and strong communication with families are essential for success in this foundational year.