SEN / SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Wakefield

Job Description

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.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced HLTA looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity within an SEN or SEMH setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with New Directions Education and help empower young people across Wakefield to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve success both in and beyond the classroom.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.