Teaching Assistant (HLTA supporting SEMH)

Teaching Vacancies; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Exe School is seeking a Senior Learning Support Assistant (HLTA) to join our inclusive team and support pupils with SEMH and ADHD. You will work closely with teachers, SEND teams, families and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions and create positive learning experiences.

You will plan sessions, lead on SEMH strategies in the classroom and help pupils regulate, engage and achieve their full potential. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH and ADHD.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and SEND team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in the classroom.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions.
• Lead on SEMH area of need and support emotional regulation.

Skills

SEMH support

ADHD awareness

Interventions planning

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Assistant (HLTA supporting SEMH)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally? Are you an experienced and skilled practitioner with expertise in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and ADHD?

At West Exe School, we are seeking an exceptional Senior Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and inclusive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of our most vulnerable learners receive the tailored support, guidance and encouragement they need to succeed. Working closely with teachers, the SEND team, families and external professionals, you will use your specialist knowledge to create positive learning experiences, build trusting relationships and develop strategies that enable pupils to regulate, engage and achieve their full potential. You will work alongside children in the classroom, plan and deliver interventions and lead on the area of need – Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

What the school offers its staff

At West Exe, one conviction shapes everything: every student and every member of staff deserve something exceptional. An exceptional culture to belong to. Exceptional teaching to learn from. An exceptional experience to carry with them long after they leave. If you are motivated to be there to support every child, every time, then come and join us.

Further details about the role

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.