At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEMH needs and help them thrive in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a supportive mainstream primary school with a newly established SEMH unit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Full-time, term-time only role with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that transforms lives and promotes emotional wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND or additional support needs; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24796 - 29540 £ per year.
Are you passionate about making a real difference to children’s lives? We are looking for caring and resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH needs in a specialist primary education provision, using SEN support, behaviour management, pastoral care and learning development skills to help children thrive.
Multiple positions available. We’re looking for H2 to H5 Teaching Assistants.
Salary: £24,796 to £29,540 per annum (H2-H5 dependent on experience) + Benefits.
Location: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
Job type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Working hours: Term-time only.
Job overview: We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a SEMH Teaching Assistant / HLTA to join a newly established Social, Emotional and Mental Health Unit within a supportive mainstream primary school. As a SEMH Teaching Assistant / HLTA you will work with a specialist team supporting up to 12 pupils with personalised learning, planned integration into mainstream classes, classroom management and emotional wellbeing support.
Duties:
- Learning Support: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs in the Unit and mainstream classes.
- Interventions: Deliver tailored activities that support engagement, progress and confidence.
- Behaviour Support: Help implement behaviour plans, EHCP targets and strategies that promote self-esteem and independence.
- Personal Care: Support pupils with toileting, hygiene, dressing, eating, welfare and health matters where required.
- Progress Monitoring: Record achievements, share feedback with teachers and contribute to pupil records.
- Partnership Working: Communicate effectively with teachers, families, therapists and external professionals.
- Teaching Assistant Duties: Arrange resources, support planned activities, assist with supervision, visits and basic ICT.
- HLTA Duties: Plan, prepare, deliver and adapt structured learning for individuals, groups and classes.
- HLTA Support: Assess, record and report progress, contribute to individual development plans and liaise with external agencies.
- HLTA Leadership: Provide specialist advice and supervise or support other classroom staff when required.
Candidate requirements:
Essential:
- SEMH Support: Experience supporting primary age children, pupils with SEND or pupils with additional support needs.
- Behaviour Management: Calm, patient and confident approach to supporting challenging behaviour and emotional barriers to learning.
- Communication: Strong ability to build trusting relationships and exchange information clearly with staff and parents/carers.
- Safeguarding: Awareness of child protection, confidentiality, health and safety and safe working practices.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively and adapt support to individual learning needs.
- Teaching Assistant Level: Working at or towards Level 2 NVQ, Certificate or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or willingness to train.
- HLTA Level: Knowledge equivalent to NVQ Level 3 with specialist expertise, or working knowledge of HLTA standards.
Desirable:
- Learning Activities: Ability to support, lead or contribute to planning and evaluation of learning activities.
- Specialist Support: Understanding of SEN, SEMH, pastoral care, therapy or care programmes and personalised learning.
- HLTA Planning: Ability to plan, prepare and deliver structured learning activities to individuals, groups and classes.
- Staff Support: Experience demonstrating duties to new colleagues or providing day-to-day support to classroom staff.
Why join?
- Be part of a newly established SEMH provision within a supportive mainstream school.
- Make a meaningful impact every day.
- Supportive leadership and professional team environment.
- Opportunities to develop specialist skills.
Apply today…
Teaching Assistant / HLTA / SEMH (AWDO-P14821) in Berkhamsted) employer: AWD Online
Join our dedicated team in Berkhamsted, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEMH needs. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and development, offering tailored training and resources to enhance your skills. With a focus on collaboration and a commitment to the wellbeing of both staff and students, this is an excellent place for passionate individuals looking to thrive in their careers.
