SEMH HLTA - Trauma-Informed Support & Student Engagement

Armthorpe Academy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits

Job summary

Armthorpe Academy is seeking an SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work with SENDCo and pastoral teams to deliver targeted interventions, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help students develop confidence and engagement in learning.

We value resilience, empathy and strong communication, and offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development within Consilium Academies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Understands trauma, attachment difficulties and emotional needs on behaviour and learning.
• Able to remain calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
• Has experience delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Supports students' emotional regulation, wellbeing and engagement with learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted interventions for SEMH students.
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group support.
• Promote wellbeing and positive behaviour in school life.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Use trauma-informed and relational approaches to support learning.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed approach

Emotional regulation support

Interpersonal communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Armthorpe Academy is seeking an SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work with SENDCo and pastoral teams to deliver targeted interventions, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help students develop confidence and engagement in learning.

We value resilience, empathy and strong communication, and offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development within Consilium Academies.