Lead, Support, Inspire – HLTA (SEMH Experience)
Are you a skilled and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with experience in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) support?
If you're looking to take the next step in your education career, this could be your ideal opportunity.
We’re recruiting for a HLTA to join a group of specialist schools in Salisbury, supporting students aged 3 to 19 with a wide range of complex needs.
This is a part-time role beginning in September 2025, with the potential to start earlier in a part-time or full-time capacity. The working hours are 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
A Truly Rewarding Environment
Across this dynamic and well-regarded group of schools, you’ll be part of teams that:
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Specialise in supporting pupils with SEMH, autism, and complex needs
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Champion personalised learning in calm, structured settings
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Emphasise relationships, trust, and trauma-informed practice
Your Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver planned learning under teacher direction – and lead small group sessions
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Provide targeted emotional and behavioural support
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Support EHCP outcomes with creativity and consistency
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Mentor pupils in developing social, communication, and life skills
What We're Looking For:
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HLTA qualification (or equivalent) with SEMH experience
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Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
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Adaptability, patience, and confidence in challenging situations
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A commitment to making a lasting impact on young lives
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
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Flexible placements that suit your lifestyle
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Weekly PAYE pay
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FREE access to CPD including Team Teach, Safeguarding & Mental Health
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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