Job Title: HLTA
Location: Westbury, Wiltshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour

Are you an experienced HLTA looking to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a specialist educational setting?

Are you passionate about delivering a bespoke, child-centred curriculum within a nurturing and therapeutic learning environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Compass School Athelstan, a specialist school based in Westbury, Wiltshire, to recruit a dedicated HLTA. The school provides a nurturing, therapeutic learning environment with a bespoke, child-centred curriculum that focuses on individual needs, building positive relationships and helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time HLTA on a long-term basis from September 2026, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful HLTA will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to deliver tailored learning activities, lead small-group interventions and support pupils with SEMH needs to develop positive behaviours, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The successful HLTA will have:

• HLTA status or relevant equivalent qualifications and experience

• Experience working within a specialist school, Alternative Provision or SEMH setting

• Experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to deliver engaging, differentiated learning activities

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

• A patient, resilient and proactive approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this HLTA position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: dannielle.ford@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200