Job Description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEMH School
Location: Bury | Start Date: September 2025 | Contract: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Your New Company
Hays Education are working in partnership with a specialist secondary SEMH school in Bury that supports pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment for students who have struggled in mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or mental health challenges. The school is committed to restorative practice, personalised learning, and holistic support, with a strong emphasis on building trust and consistency. Staff work closely with families, therapists, and external agencies to ensure each student receives the tailored support they need to succeed.
Your New Job
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join this supportive team from September 2025. This is a full-time, temporary role with the potential to become permanent, depending on performance and fit within the school. As an HLTA, you will:
* Support students with SEMH needs in small groups and 1:1 settings
* Deliver structured interventions and learning activities
* Assist with planning and assessment alongside teaching staff
* Lead lessons in the absence of a teacher when required
* Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
* Be a consistent, calm, and nurturing presence for students with complex needs
What You'll Need to Succeed
* HLTA status or equivalent experience in a similar role
* Proven experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND
* A trauma-informed, empathetic approach to behaviour management
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* A commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing
* An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
What You'll Get in Return
* A rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable learners in a specialist setting
* Competitive daily rate through Hays Education
* Access to free CPD training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
* Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant
* The chance to secure a permanent role in a highly respected SEMH school
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this HLTA job in Bury, click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV, or contact the Hays Education team in Manchester directly.Take the next step in your education career and help shape brighter futures for young people who need it most.
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