HLTA (SEMH) in Dronfield

Lift Firth Park, located in Sheffield, is looking for a compassionate, resilient and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our onsite Alternative Provision, supporting 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. You will also have the opportunity to lead learning, deliver targeted interventions, cover lessons and mentor colleagues.

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.
• Work collaboratively 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.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting children or young people, particularly those with SEMH, SEND or additional learning needs.
• Confident leading learning, delivering interventions and covering lessons independently.
• Skilled at building positive relationships and using restorative, trauma-informed approaches to support behaviour and wellbeing.
• An excellent communicator who works collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Organised, adaptable and able to remain calm, resilient and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed 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 for students aged 11-16, serving around 1,200 pupils and reflecting a richly diverse community. We are currently in an exciting period of new leadership and transformational change.

Why Lift Schools?

We are a diverse and inclusive network of schools with a clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. We offer comprehensive training, generous benefits, and lifestyle perks.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.