Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEMH Specialist Setting

Salary/Rate:Temp to perm
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Epping Forest
County:Essex
Type of Role:HLTA
Job ref:10038
Post Date:11.07.25
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About the Role

📍 Location: Epping Forest
💼 Contract: Full-Time | Permanent or Long-Term
📅 Start Date: September 2025 
💷 Salary: £100 - £130 PAYE per day 

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant or a skilled Teaching Assistant with strong primary experience, ready to take the next step?

Would you thrive in a nurturing, specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) setting where no two days are the same — and every day makes a real difference?

We’re working with a unique and inspiring SEMH school, set within 15 acres of stunning grounds, designed to offer a truly therapeutic and holistic learning environment. With small class sizes, purpose-built facilities and a child-centred approach, the school supports pupils with SEMH needs through a balance of structure, care and creativity.


🌱 What We’re Looking For:

  • A qualified HLTA, or an experienced Primary TA who is ready to step up into a HLTA role

  • Strong classroom experience, ideally in KS1 or KS2

  • A calm, compassionate, and consistent approach to behaviour and emotional regulation

  • A genuine passion for inclusive, relationship-based education

  • Resilience, flexibility, and a positive mindset

Your mainstream primary experience will be a huge asset — the headteacher actively welcomes staff from mainstream settings who bring fresh energy, a love of learning, and the drive to develop new skills in a specialist environment.


🌟 Why This School?

  • Purpose-built SEMH setting with small classes and a high staff-to-pupil ratio

  • Beautiful natural environment with exceptional outdoor learning provision

  • A strong, supportive team and leadership committed to professional growth

  • A chance to make a tangible difference to young people’s lives every single day


If this sounds like your next challenge and you’d like to explore how your skills could benefit this fantastic school community, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Contact Harry on 0203 011 4848
📧 Or email: harry@psinclusion.co.uk

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