About this Role

We welcome applicants for the position of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Behaviour) working within the SEMH pathway at our 2 site special school.

The expectation is that successful applicants would work towards the “Higher Level Teaching Assistant” Standards or equivalent qualification or be prepared to undertake the qualification.

The successful candidate will also take on an agreed area of responsibility based on your skills and experience and the needs of the department. An example would be leading on reading, phonics, PE, Cookery or Communication. These examples are not a complete list and the  area you undertake can be discussed at  interview and finalised when you start. Any area of responsibility will be under the supervision of the class teacher and/or member of the  leadership team..

You should:

• Have high levels of resilience and experience working with children and young people with SEMH and behavioural difficulties 

• Be passionate about teaching and learning

• Be able to work creatively and to use initiative

• Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn

• Be positive with a “can do” attitude

• Be reliable and committed, with a strong record of attendance in recent roles. This is to ensure consistency of support for our pupils
  

•  Be committed to improving the life chances of every child

You will play a key role in supporting and implementing the school's vision for the SEMH pathway through delivering high quality teaching and learning approaches that are tailored to individual pupils and / or small groups of pupils with SEMH difficulties.

You will organise and implement interventions applicable to the pathway, however you may be required to work outside of your pathway.

Purpose of the Positions

To complement the professional work of Teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities, supported by direction from Teaching Staff. This will involve teaching to cover PPA, planning, preparing and delivering lessons and learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes. Working with the teacher to develop and advise others on working with children within your pathway. Working closely with others within your pathway to establish a clear vision and plan for children within the class that supports their behaviour and learning needs.

It will also involve assessment, recording and reporting on achievement, behaviour for learning, progress and development. This may also include the management, support and development of other staff.

Hours: 8.30-4.30 Monday, 8.30-3.30 Tues-Fri, 

Salary grade: L6 from £26,660

Attend 5 training days and Parents evenings

Application Process

• Meet the criteria identified in the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

• Please complete a detailed application explaining how you meet the essential criteria as outlined in the advert and job specification and what evidence and experience you have had to date to prepare you for this role.

Closing Date: 12 March 2026 at midnight

Shortlisting: 13 March 2026

Interviewing: 19 March 2026 - this may well be another date depending on number of applicants and shortlisting)

Please note the school reserves the right to close adverts prior to the closing date if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are advised in light of this.