HLTA for SEMH Specialist Provision: Secondary Support

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join a specialist education setting in East Suffolk, supporting secondary pupils with SEMH needs. You will cover lessons, support cross-curricular learning, deliver targeted interventions, and run small groups, helping pupils engage, grow confidence and progress with a calm, positive approach.

The role requires HLTA status or substantial TA experience in education, and a proven ability to build strong

Qualifications

• HLTA status or significant TA experience in an education setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, resilient and positive approach.
• Strong relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons when required to ensure continuity of learning.
• Deliver intervention programmes and small group activities.
• Support pupils with engagement, confidence and progress.
• Build positive relationships and provide consistent support.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team.
• Support learning across the curriculum and contribute to pupil development.

Skills

HLTA experience

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join a specialist education setting in East Suffolk, supporting secondary pupils with SEMH needs. You will cover lessons, support cross-curricular learning, deliver targeted interventions, and run small groups, helping pupils engage, grow confidence and progress with a calm, positive approach.

The role requires HLTA status or substantial TA experience in education, and a proven ability to build strong