Are you passionate about making a transformative impact in the lives of young students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs?
We have an exciting opportunity waiting for you!
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Support & Empower: Collaborate with dedicated teachers to deliver personalised educational programs tailored for students facing challenges like anxiety, depression, and other SEMH issues.
- Creative Teaching: Design and implement dynamic, activity-based lessons that captivate and re-engage students who have lost their passion for learning.
- Individual Attention: Provide focused one-on-one and small group support to help students excel academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Lead & Inspire: Step in to lead classes in the teacher’s absence, ensuring continuity and a stable learning environment for our students.
- Innovative Environment: Utilise state-of-the-art resources to enhance and personalise the learning experience for each student.
- Team Spirit: Join a passionate, dedicated team that fosters a nurturing learning atmosphere and values the unique backgrounds and experiences of each student.
- Professional Development: Take advantage of abundant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Level 3 HLTA qualification or equivalent preferred.
- Proven experience in leading classes and managing classroom dynamics.
- Compassionate and patient approach with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to the well-being and academic progress of SEMH students, particularly those who have disengaged from traditional education.
- Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
- Exceptional Facilities: Work in a school equipped with advanced resources designed to support SEMH students.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- References & DBS: Suitable references and a DBS certificate (or eligibility to apply).
- Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for working with SEMH students, especially those facing significant challenges such as anxiety, depression, and disengagement from education.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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