HLTA - SEMH Specialist Resource Base
Watton Junior School, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AL13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week, term time plus one week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £23,835
What skills and experience we're looking for
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – SEMH Specialist Resource Base
Permanent
37 Hours per week – Term Time + 1 Week
Scale F Point 12
Actual Salary £23,835
Required: September 2025
Clarion Corvus Trust is a multi-academy trust of mainstream primary, secondary in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Clarion Corvus Trust are recruiting for a SEMH Specialist Resource Base (SRB) HLTA to join our education team at our Watton schools of Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School and Watton Junior School.
We are looking for an HLTA to work in the school’s Specialist Resource Base in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and in line with the School/Academy’s Service Level Agreement with Norfolk County Council.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new KS1 team in a purpose built SEMH SRB which opened to Key Stage 2 pupils in 2025. The successful candidate will be appointed prior to the Key Stage 1 class opening to pupils with access to specific specialised training with the support of the local authority.
We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled, and emotionally intelligent professional to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with young people who need consistent, nurturing support to thrive — both emotionally and academically.
The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting children with SEMH needs. They will have a strong understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed practice. An understanding of co-regulation techniques, de-escalation strategies, and behaviour support planning. Patience, empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills are vital for this role. The ideal candidate must bring a reflective and proactive approach to their job.
The ideal candidate will be a part of a team of teaching and support staff within the SRB, which enables individuals to operate at their best, supporting their continued professional development in a cycle of continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
By joining Watton Junior School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our young people. We can offer you:
- The chance to work as part of a forward thinking dynamic team
- A role that can make significant positive impacts on the lives of young people
- A creative and innovative environment
- Excellent opportunities for career and professional development
- A welcoming and supportive staffing body
Further details about the role
If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role, please contact the Lead Teacher – Sophie Santy (apollosemh@wattonjunior.org) or the School Office - office.wjs@wattonjunior.org Please use the above contact details to arrange a visit to the Base. Visits to the Base are encouraged.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website www.clarioncorvus.org.uk
Closing Date: 12.00pm Tuesday 3 June 2025
Interviews: w/c Monday 16 June 2025
Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Watton Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Watton Junior School website
- Email address
- office.wjs@wattonjunior.org
- Phone number
- 01953881387
Arranging a visit to Watton Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.wjs@wattonjunior.org.
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