Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Supporting SEMH Students
Location: Chichester
Salary: £95
Contract Type: Part Time 19.5 hours per week, 3 days per week.
Start Date: Immediate start until July 2025 at minimum
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills, resilience, and creativity to support students to thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Masterclass are working with a dedicated and supportive Primary setting that prides itself on supporting their students to achieve their full potential. They specialise in Social, Emotional and Mental Health and tailor their educational approach to suit the individual needs of their students.
The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join the team. You will play a key role in supporting students with SEMH needs, ensuring they feel valued and motivated to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging learning activities in line with the teacher’s planning and individual student needs.
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to students, promoting their confidence and engagement.
- Support the development of social skills, emotional resilience, and positive behaviour.
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents/carers.
- Contribute to the development of an inclusive, safe, and positive learning environment.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a relevant HLTA qualification (or equivalent) or have extensive experience working with SEMH students.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be patient, empathetic, and adaptable in challenging situations.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Must have:
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
- A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one
- Commitment to safeguarding students and young people
- Holds GCSE’S in Maths & English grade A*-C 4-9 or equivalent
- Resilience to deal with challenging situations
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- A fantastic holiday scheme
- Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
- MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
- Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have!
