SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Armthorpe Academy

Armthorpe Academy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits platform

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Armthorpe Academy in Doncaster is seeking an experienced SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work with the SENDCo and pastoral teams to deliver targeted interventions and help pupils build confidence and positive attitudes to learning.

The role focuses on trauma-informed approaches, emotional regulation and small-group support, with emphasis on safeguarding and creating a safe, inclusive environment where every child

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students who may find school difficult.
• Understanding the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties and emotional needs on behaviour and learning.
• Ability to remain calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
• Experience delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to support students' emotional regulation, wellbeing and engagement with learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted interventions for students with SEMH needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group support to raise engagement.
• Support emotional regulation, resilience and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with SENDCo and pastoral teams to track progress.

Skills

SEMH experience

Relationship building

Trauma-informed

Emotional regulation

Communication skills

Job description

About this Role

Areyou passionate about supporting young people to succeed, no matter thechallenges they face? Do you have the resilience, empathy and determination tohelp students develop confidence, emotional regulation and a positive attitudetowards learning?

As anSEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supportingstudents with social, emotional and mental health needs. Working closely withthe SENDCo, teaching staff and pastoral teams, you will provide targetedinterventions, deliver one-to-one and small-group support, and help studentsdevelop the skills they need to engage successfully in school life. You willbuild strong, positive relationships with students, promote high standards ofbehaviour and wellbeing and contribute to a culture where every young personfeels valued, supported and able to succeed.

AboutUs

Armthorpe Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of its community, whereevery young person is encouraged to flourish, develop their talents and achievetheir aspirations. We are committed to providing an ambitious and supportiveenvironment where high expectations, strong relationships and a focus on thewhole child help every student reach their potential.

Webelieve education extends far beyond the classroom, providing students withopportunities to develop confidence, resilience, independence and creativitythrough a rich programme of learning, enrichment and experiences. We are proudof our strong sense of community and our dedicated staff, who work together tosupport and inspire young people and help them become confident, responsibleand respectful members of society.

Weare looking for someone who:

• Hasexperience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challengingbehaviour.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with students who may findschool difficult.
• Understands the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties and emotional needson behaviour and learning.
• Is able to remain calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
• Has experience delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Can support students' emotional regulation, wellbeing and engagement withlearning.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people.

WhyJoin Us?

Aspart of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to Trust-wide networks and support.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vivup staff benefits platform.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters.

TheRole

Thisrewarding role provides an opportunity to make a real difference to youngpeople's lives. You will support students who may experience emotionaldysregulation, behavioural challenges or barriers to learning, usingtrauma-informed and relational approaches to help them succeed. You willdeliver targeted interventions focused on emotional regulation, resilience,social skills, literacy, numeracy and engagement with learning, whilst workingalongside colleagues to create a safe, inclusive and positive environment forall students.

Applicationsand Information

Forfurther information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack,including the job description and person specification within

Closingdate for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews:To be confirmed on a date to be arranged

ConsiliumAcademies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, aprohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

TheTrust is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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