HLTA for SEMH Support in Barnet - ASAP Start

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

ASAP start

Professional development

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join an alternative provision setting in Barnet. You will deliver learning activities, support pupils with SEMH needs and help them rebuild positive relationships with education.

The role requires HLTA qualification or equivalent experience, with a focus on safeguarding and a calm, patient approach. You will work Monday to Friday during school hours, with an ASAP start subject to checks.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering learning activities independently.
• Experience in alternative provision, PRU or SEMH setting is preferred.
• Confident behaviour-management and de-escalation skills.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach when supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and activities in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs and other learning needs.
• Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Work with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to foster confidence, resilience and progress.
• Support pupils in developing skills to engage with education.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join an alternative provision setting in Barnet. You will deliver learning activities, support pupils with SEMH needs and help them rebuild positive relationships with education.

The role requires HLTA qualification or equivalent experience, with a focus on safeguarding and a calm, patient approach. You will work Monday to Friday during school hours, with an ASAP start subject to checks.