Job Title: HLTA / Higher Level Teaching Assistant – SEMH
Location: Bristol / South Gloucestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Do you have experience supporting children with SEMH and additional needs?
Are you confident leading learning and interventions in the classroom?
Do you have the resilience and adaptability to support pupils with complex behaviours?
TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEND provision supporting pupils aged 6–16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The setting offers a structured, nurturing environment with a strong focus on personalised learning, wellbeing, and pupil progress.
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging lessons, provide targeted interventions, and support pupils to regulate their behaviour and emotions. You will play a key role in promoting positive engagement, independence, and confidence across a range of abilities.
This is a rewarding but challenging role, requiring patience, consistency, and a calm approach. You will be supported by a collaborative and experienced team, with access to strong resources and ongoing professional development.
The Role:
Supporting the delivery of lessons and interventions across KS1–KS4
Providing one-to-one and small group support
Supporting behaviour regulation and emotional development
Encouraging independence and positive learning behaviours
The Successful HLTA Will Have:
HLTA qualification or relevant experience in a higher-level support role
Experience working with pupils with SEND, including ASD, SEMH, ADHD and learning difficulties
A calm, consistent, and inclusive approach
A genuine passion for supporting pupils’ development and wellbeing
In Return, You Can Expect:
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
PAYE pay structure with no hidden fees
If you are interested in this position, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch to discuss this opportunity further.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services