Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEMH School
Location: Bury | Start Date: September 2025 | Contract: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to be permanent)
Your NewpanyHays 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 ismitted 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 JobWe 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 be permanent, depending on performance and fit within the school. As an HLTA, you will:
1. Support students with SEMH needs in small groups and 1:1 settings
2. Deliver structured interventions and learning activities
3. Assist with planning and assessment alongside teaching staff
4. Lead lessons in the absence of a teacher when required
5. Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
6. Be a consistent, calm, and nurturing presence for students withplex needs
What You'll Need to Succeed
7. HLTA status or equivalent experience in a similar role
8. Proven experience working with children or young people with SEMH or SEND
9. A trauma-informed, empathetic approach to behaviour management
10. Excellentmunication and teamwork skills
11. Amitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing
12. An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
What You'll Get in Return
13. A rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable learners in a specialist setting
14. Access to free CPD training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
15. Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant
16. The chance to secure a permanent role in a highly respected SEMH school
What You Need to Do NowIf 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. #4707417 - Amy Fitzgerald