SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Specialist SEMH School
Temp to Perm £120 - £130 Per Day PAYE
We are working with a highly regarded specialist SEMH school in Enfield that provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people who have faced barriers to learning.
The school follows a trauma-informed approach, supporting students to rebuild confidence, re-engage with education, and develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive.
This is a challenging yet rewarding HLTA role, where you will take a lead in supporting teaching and learning, delivering interventions, and helping to shape positive outcomes for students with complex SEMH needs.
The role
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Plan and deliver small group or 1:1 interventions to support learning, behaviour, and wellbeing.
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Work collaboratively with class teachers to adapt and deliver lessons tailored to individual needs.
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Model and promote positive behaviour management strategies across the school.
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Support in the assessment and tracking of student progress.
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Lead and mentor LSAs, supporting their professional growth and practice.
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Build strong, trusting relationships that help students feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed.
About You
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Experienced in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs or challenging behaviour.
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Confident in leading learning and delivering planned sessions in the teacher’s absence.
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Able to apply trauma-informed and restorative approaches effectively.
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Resilient, empathetic, and calm under pressure.
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Hold HLTA status or equivalent experience supporting teaching and learning at a higher level.
What the School Offers
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Regular CPD and specialist SEMH training, including trauma-informed practice and therapeutic interventions.
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Career development pathways into teaching or pastoral leadership.
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A supportive and collaborative staff team that values wellbeing and reflection.
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Access to onsite wellbeing facilities, including therapy dogs and gym use after school hours.
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Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
If you are ready to take the next step in your SEMH career and want to be part of a team that transforms the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply to this advert or contact Katie at Parker Smith Inclusion for more information.