At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEMH needs, providing 1:1 and small group learning assistance.
- Company: Join a supportive mainstream primary school with a new SEMH unit.
- Benefits: Full-time, permanent role with term-time hours and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic team and develop your skills in education.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of children's growth and emotional wellbeing in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with primary age children and a passion for supporting those with additional needs.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ 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.
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.
The SEMH Teaching Assistant / HLTA will provide 1:1 and small group support, deliver interventions, promote positive behaviour and help pupils build confidence, independence and resilience.
Your duties as the SEMH Teaching Assistant / HLTA include:
- Learning Support: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs in the Unit and mainstream classes.
- 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.
- 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: Provide specialist advice and supervise or support other classroom staff when required.
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.
- Awareness of child protection, confidentiality, health and safety and safe working practices.
- 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.
- Learning Activities: Ability to support, lead or contribute to planning and evaluation of learning activities.
- 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.
- Experience demonstrating duties to new colleagues or providing day-to-day support to classroom staff.
Be part of a newly established SEMH provision within a supportive mainstream school.
Teaching Assistant / HLTA / SEMH in Watford employer: AWD Online
Join a dedicated team at our newly established Social, Emotional and Mental Health Unit within a supportive mainstream primary school, where your passion for making a difference in children's lives will be truly valued. We offer a nurturing work culture that prioritises employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can thrive alongside the pupils you support. With term-time only hours, you can enjoy a balanced work-life schedule while contributing to a meaningful cause.
