SEN / SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Make a Lasting Impact on Young People’s Lives

New Directions Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work full-time within specialist SEN and SEMH provisions across the Wakefield area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate education professional who thrives on supporting young people with additional needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning. You’ll play a key role in supporting students with a range of special educational needs, while also leading learning activities and covering lessons when required.

The Role

As an SEN / SEMH HLTA, you will:

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including SEMH, Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions to support academic and personal development.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and promote positive outcomes.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, contributing towards support plans and reviews.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where pupils can thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• HLTA status.
• Previous experience working within SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision settings.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• The confidence to lead classes and deliver learning activities independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people achieve their potential.

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