SEMH HLTA: Calm, Supportive Learning Champion

Connex Education; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE rates

Flexible SEND supply

Short/Long-term placements

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Weekly PAYE payments

SEND Toolkit access

Formal qualifications training

Dedicated SEND consultant

Ongoing support

Varied SEND settings

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work across specialist SEND and SEMH settings in Swindon and the surrounding areas.

You will support pupils with SEMH, emotional regulation and challenging behaviour, collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver structured, nurturing assistance.

Flexible day-to-day supply, short and long-term placements, and temp-to-perm opportunities are available to suit your experience and career goals.

Qualifications

• Calm, confident and resilient with ability to build positive relationships.
• Experience in SEMH, behaviour support and emotional regulation.
• A Level 4 HLTA qualification or equivalent; Team-Teach training valued.

Responsibilities

• Leading learning activities for individuals and small groups.
• Delivering planned lessons or learning sessions where appropriate.
• Supporting pupils who struggle to engage with traditional classroom environments.
• Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and self-management skills.
• Supporting positive behaviour and implementing agreed behaviour strategies.
• Building trusting and consistent relationships with pupils.
• Supporting transitions, routines and changes throughout the school day.
• Using de-escalation and positive behaviour approaches.
• Supporting pupils to re-engage with learning following periods of dysregulation.
• Delivering PSHE, life skills and personal development activities.
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and specialist professionals.
• Monitoring engagement and progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Supporting Teaching Assistants and contributing to a consistent team approach.

Education

A Level 4 HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work across specialist SEND and SEMH settings in Swindon and the surrounding areas.

You will support pupils with SEMH, emotional regulation and challenging behaviour, collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver structured, nurturing assistance.

Flexible day-to-day supply, short and long-term placements, and temp-to-perm opportunities are available to suit your experience and career goals.