Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): Social, Emotional & Mental Health SEMH

About the role

Thank you for your interest in the post of HLTA at Ashlyns School. We are seeking to recruit a creative, inspirational and experienced individual in our growing Inclusion department to support the needs of students.

We are looking for either an experienced HLTA or an experienced TA who is seeking an opportunity to support their career ambitions to become an HLTA.   

If you have any further questions or would like to visit our school to learn more about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Clare Richardson.

To apply:

Please use the 'apply for this job' button to apply online.  Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Candidates should be aware that there are 2 components to the application:

1. Online application form, including personal statement (CVs should not be submitted)
2. Covering Letter: this should be attached separately and not exceed the equivalent of 2 sides of A4 (font size no smaller than point 10). It should be clearly distinct from the personal statement within the application form.

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance.  Please view our Child Protection Policy, Safer Recruitment  Policy, and Staff Code of Conduct.

As an equal opportunities employer, Ashlyns School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ashlyns School.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process.