Higher Level Teaching Assistant – SEMH – Walsall
Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people who have faced barriers to learning? This fantastic SEMH school in Walsall is seeking a dedicated and resilient HLTA to join their supportive and dynamic team. You will play a key role in providing academic, social, and emotional support for students, helping them to re-engage with education and reach their full potential.This is a rewarding opportunity for a confident practitioner who can build strong relationships, deliver engaging small-group and 1-2-1 interventions, and support teachers in delivering a varied and creative curriculum.

Job Role:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs across the school, delivering tailored interventions and classroom support.
• Leading small group sessions and occasionally covering lessons in the absence of a teacher.
• Working closely with the SENCO, teachers, and pastoral team to provide holistic support for each student.
• Promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional wellbeing within the classroom.
• Assisting in developing resources and strategies to support learning and emotional regulation.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students and helping them to develop confidence and resilience.

Requirements:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience supporting students with SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Confidence in delivering lessons or interventions in the teacher’s absence.
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach to behaviour management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

In return, you will be joining a supportive and passionate team that values every member of staff. The school offers excellent training opportunities, supportive leadership, and a positive environment where staff and students thrive together.

If you are interested in this Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Higher Level Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a HLTA and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.