Specialist HLTA – Secure Provision & SEMH Support

Protocol Education Limited; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and training opportunities

Experience in specialist settings

Long-term opportunities

Career progression support

Dedicated placement team

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a secure provision in Morpeth. You will support young people with complex needs, contribute to behaviour management, and work within a secure education team to drive engagement and progress.

The role is full-time starting September 2026, with pay dependent on experience, and involves safeguarding checks and DBS compliance as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• HLTA experience in a school or secure provision setting.
• Ability to support 1:1 and small-group learning activities.
• Willing to undertake safeguarding checks and DBS obligations.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the provision.
• Lead learning activities when required.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Adapt activities to individual needs.
• Encourage positive engagement with education.
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Promote independence and confidence.
• Maintain a safe and structured environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.
• Contribute to monitoring and reviewing pupil progress.

Skills

HLTA experience

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Job description

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a secure provision in Morpeth. You will support young people with complex needs, contribute to behaviour management, and work within a secure education team to drive engagement and progress.

The role is full-time starting September 2026, with pay dependent on experience, and involves safeguarding checks and DBS compliance as part of the recruitment process.