Trauma‑Informed HLTA for SEMH Support | Milton Keynes

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Specialist trauma-informed setting

Dedicated Tradewind consultant

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a specialist setting in Milton Keynes, starting ASAP. You will support pupils with SEMH and trauma-informed needs, delivering targeted activities and small-group sessions.

The ideal candidate holds HLTA status or equivalent experience, with calm, patient, and consistent classroom support. You will work closely with teachers to promote engagement and positive development for pupils.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience in a school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and trauma-informed needs.
• Understanding how trauma affects behaviour and learning.
• Confident in leading activities and supporting varying needs.
• Calm, patient and consistent when managing challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and trauma-related challenges.
• Deliver learning activities and provide classroom support.
• Lead small-group sessions and assist in absence of the class teacher.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to boost engagement.
• Apply positive behaviour management to support regulation.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals for consistency.

Skills

HLTA status

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed approach

Behavior management

Small-group instruction

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a specialist setting in Milton Keynes, starting ASAP. You will support pupils with SEMH and trauma-informed needs, delivering targeted activities and small-group sessions.

The ideal candidate holds HLTA status or equivalent experience, with calm, patient, and consistent classroom support. You will work closely with teachers to promote engagement and positive development for pupils.