Prenton, Merseyside, United Kingdom
£130 - Per Day
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Wirral | Salary: Up to £140 per day | Hours: 08:30 - 16:00
Unlock your potential to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEMH!
Join our client’s specialist school as a dedicated HLTA supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, and help shape their educational journey through targeted literacy and English interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting students with English and Literacy, focusing on phonics and language development.
- Assisting with behaviour management strategies in an alternative provision environment.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and other professionals to implement tailored support plans.
- Providing a nurturing and patient presence to help students manage behavioural challenges.
- Contributing to a positive classroom environment and supporting social and emotional development.
Essential Requirements
- HLTA training and certification.
- Experience working with children, including voluntary or paid roles.
- Previous experience in an SEN and SEMH setting.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
- Clear understanding of special educational needs.
- Driving Licence (desirable but not essential).
- Qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or 5 in Relevant Fields.
- Patient, understanding, and team-oriented attitude.
Desirable Skills
- Passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong behaviour management and classroom support skills.
- Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive daily pay rates up to £140.
- Access to competency frameworks and pay scales.
- Refer-a-Friend scheme offering points and cash rewards.
- Blue Light Card discounts.
- Pension scheme.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
Safeguarding and DBS Disclosure
Our client’s organisation promotes safeguarding and equality. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and compliance with safeguarding policies.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
