SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant

SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Bexley

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Are you an experienced HLTA or SEMH practitioner ready to take on a more impactful role supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a primary setting?
Join a forward-thinking school in Bexley as a SEMH HLTA and be part of an exciting new project: the first Primary SEMH provision within a mainstream school in the borough. With a significant intake of pupils planned for September, this is a rare opportunity to help shape provision from the ground up within an Outstanding Two-School Trust.
SEMH HLTA | What’s on Offer:

• Competitive Outer London Salary (HLTA scale, dependent on experience)
• Permanent, full-time role starting May/June
• 36 hours per week, term-time only
• Work within a brand-new SEMH provision in a mainstream primary setting

SEMH HLTA | The Role:

• Lead and deliver small group and one-to-one SEMH interventions across the primary phase
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, engagement, and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with teachers to plan and adapt learning for individual needs
• Take responsibility for delivering planned lessons in teacher absence where appropriate
• Contribute to behaviour support plans, EHCP targets, and pupil progress tracking

SEMH HLTA | Who We’re Looking For:

• HLTA qualification or substantial experience working at HLTA level
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs in a school or similar setting
• Experience in PRUs, Alternative Provisions, or SEN schools xwzovoh is desirable but not essential
• A university degree is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading small groups
• Calm, resilient approach with the ability to manage challenging behaviour
• Ambition to contribute to the development of a new specialist provision

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters, supporting professionals to secure long-term and permanent roles, including this SEMH HLTA position in Bexley.
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