At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with SEMH needs, lead interventions, and mentor colleagues.
- Company: Lift Firth Park, a vibrant school dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, well-being cash plan, pension scheme, and lifestyle perks.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team during an exciting period of transformational change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive academically and personally.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEMH or SEND, HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Lift Firth Park, located in Sheffield, is seeking a compassionate, resilient and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role involves working alongside teachers to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, regulate emotions, and experience success both academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead targeted 1:1 and small group interventions to support emotional regulation, resilience, behaviour for learning and academic progress, particularly for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
- Work closely with teachers to plan learning, assess progress, provide feedback and adapt support to meet individual student needs.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a mentor and key adult to promote confidence, independence, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
- Support the development of an inclusive Alternative Provision by creating safe, engaging learning environments where every student can succeed.
- Collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams, SEND staff and families to support student progress and strengthen home-school partnerships.
- Deliver engaging lessons and provide planned and emergency classroom cover, ensuring high-quality learning continues in the teacher's absence.
- Support and develop Teaching Assistants through coaching, feedback and day-to-day leadership.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience in supporting children or young people, particularly those with SEMH, SEND or additional learning needs.
- Confidence in leading learning, delivering interventions and covering lessons independently.
- Skilled at building positive relationships and using restorative, trauma-informed approaches to support behaviour and wellbeing.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals.
- Organised, adaptable and able to remain calm, resilient and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to helping every child achieve their potential through high expectations, compassion and consistency.
- Qualified to HLTA standard - minimum of Level 3 (or able to demonstrate equivalent experience), with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school serving around 1,200 pupils and reflecting a richly diverse community. The school is currently undergoing transformational change and is looking for individuals who share a dedication to inclusive, aspirational education.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive training and developmental opportunities.
- Generous benefits including pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
- Lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Lift Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment.
HLTA (SEMH) in Barnsley employer: Lift Firth Park
Lift Firth Park in Sheffield is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while enjoying competitive benefits such as pension and healthcare plans. The vibrant school community not only values high-quality education but also promotes a culture of collaboration and respect, making it a rewarding place to work.
