SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Description du poste
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- SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- Specialist SEMH Primary School Wembley
- Full-Time
- September 2026 Start
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
- £120 - £160 per day (PAYE)
Are you an experienced and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a rewarding role within a specialist SEMH primary setting?
A highly regarded Specialist SEMH Primary School in Wembley is seeking a dedicated and resilient HLTA to join their team from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and helping them achieve positive educational and personal outcomes.
The Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and associated behavioural challenges. Working closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support pupils both academically and socially, helping them to develop the skills and confidence required for successful progression through their education.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
- Covering classes across the school in the absence of teaching staff.
- Supporting pupils with their academic, emotional, social, and behavioural development.
- Implementing behaviour support strategies and promoting positive outcomes.
- Working under the direction of teaching staff to deliver planned learning activities.
- Monitoring, recording, and reporting on pupil progress.
- Supporting pupils in developing self-regulation, resilience, and independence.
- Contributing to a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:
- A recognised HLTA qualification.
- Proven experience working at Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) level.
- Previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or complex emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Experience working within a specialist setting, PRU, Alternative Provision, SEMH School, or similar environment.
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
- The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A calm, resilient, and proactive approach.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting pupils with complex ASD and SEMH needs.
- PRICE, Team Teach, or other positive handling/restraint training.
- De-escalation training and experience managing challenging behaviours.
- Experience delivering interventions and leading learning activities independently.
What the School Offers
- A supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- PRICE training provided where required.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.
- A potential permanent contract following a successful temporary period.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified HLTA who is passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and is looking to join a specialist primary provision where they can have a significant impact every day.
Apply now to secure an interview ahead of the September 2026 start date.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.Compétences clés extraites
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⭐ Lead your CV with your HLTA qualification and SEMH specialism in the Personal Statement — the advert lists both as non-negotiable requirements at the top of the person spec.
📊 Quantify your intervention work: e.g. "Delivered daily 1:1 and small-group SEMH interventions for 8 pupils, contributing to a 30% reduction in recorded behavioural incidents over one term."
🎯 Explicitly name any positive handling or de-escalation training (PRICE, Team Teach, or equivalent) in a dedicated 'Qualifications & Training' section, as the advert flags these as desirable differentiators.
🏫 Highlight any experience in specialist settings — PRU, Alternative Provision, SEMH schools — by naming the type of provision and pupil profile, as this directly mirrors the Wembley school's context.
🤝 Include a bullet on your multidisciplinary team working, referencing collaboration with SENCOs, therapists, or external agencies, to demonstrate the joined-up approach the school expects.
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- •Delivered daily SEMH-focused interventions to a caseload of 10 pupils with ASD and complex emotional needs, contributing to a 25% reduction in recorded behavioural incidents over two terms.
- •Covered 4 classes per week independently as a qualified HLTA in a specialist PRU, planning and delivering adapted learning activities aligned to individual EHCPs for pupils aged 7-11.
- •Applied PRICE and Team Teach de-escalation techniques across 15+ crisis situations in one academic year, with zero physical restraint incidents following introduction of a revised behaviour support framework.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Philosophy Education Ltd's SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant role at the specialist primary school in Wembley is precisely the environment in which I have built my career — working with pupils with complex SEMH needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder demands exactly the de-escalation expertise and behaviour management skills I bring to every classroom.
My background in specialist SEMH provision includes three years supporting pupils with challenging behaviours in an Alternative Provision setting, where I delivered daily targeted interventions for small groups, implemented individual behaviour support plans, and covered classes independently under HLTA status. I hold Team Teach certification and have completed PRICE training, enabling me to respond calmly and safely to crisis situations whilst maintaining a nurturing, inclusive environment.
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Techniques
- ›How do you differentiate a learning activity to meet the needs of a pupil with both ASD and SEMH difficulties in the same small group?
- ›Walk us through how you would implement a behaviour support plan for a pupil displaying persistent dysregulation.
- ›What monitoring and recording systems have you used to track pupil progress in a specialist SEMH setting?
- ›How would you adapt a teacher's planned lesson when covering a class independently as an HLTA?
- ›Describe your experience with PRICE or Team Teach — in what situations have you applied positive handling techniques?
Comportementales
- ›Tell me about a time you successfully de-escalated a pupil in crisis — what was the situation and what did you do?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build trust with a pupil who was highly resistant to adult support. How did you approach it?
- ›Give an example of when you identified a safeguarding concern and explain the steps you took.
- ›Tell me about a time you delivered a targeted intervention independently and the impact it had on the pupil's progress.
- ›Describe a challenging interaction with a parent or carer of a pupil with SEMH needs and how you managed it professionally.
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Tell me about a time you successfully de-escalated a pupil in crisis — what was the situation and what did you do?
Describe a situation where you had to build trust with a pupil who was highly resistant to adult support. How did you approach it?
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