SEMH Specialist TA/HLTA - Secondary Support

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Leiston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Gold Standard accreditation

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Long-term and permanent roles

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join a specialist SEMH setting in Leiston, Suffolk. The role supports secondary pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, covering lessons when required and delivering targeted interventions.

You will work with teachers and the wider support team to promote engagement, confidence and academic progress in a calm, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an education setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient, resilient and consistent approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Supporting learning across the curriculum.
• Covering lessons when required, with HLTA taking a lead role where appropriate.
• Delivering targeted interventions and small-group activities.
• Supporting pupils with engagement, confidence and academic progress.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Helping create a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team.

Skills

Education sector experience

SEMH/SEND support

Calm, patient, resilient

Relationship building

Classroom management

Passion for helping students

HLTA desirable

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join a specialist SEMH setting in Leiston, Suffolk. The role supports secondary pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, covering lessons when required and delivering targeted interventions.

You will work with teachers and the wider support team to promote engagement, confidence and academic progress in a calm, positive learning environment.