SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Armthorpe Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DA

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 6 (NJC Scale Points 13 – 17) £26,962 - £28,779

SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed, no matter the challenges they face? Do you have the resilience, empathy and determination to help students develop confidence, emotional regulation and a positive attitude towards learning?

As an SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs. Working closely with the SENDCo, teaching staff and pastoral teams, you will provide targeted interventions, deliver one-to-one and small-group support, and help students develop the skills they need to engage successfully in school life. You will build strong, positive relationships with students, promote high standards of behaviour and wellbeing and contribute to a culture where every young person feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

About Us

Armthorpe Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of its community, where every young person is encouraged to flourish, develop their talents and achieve their aspirations. We are committed to providing an ambitious and supportive environment where high expectations, strong relationships and a focus on the whole child help every student reach their potential.

We believe education extends far beyond the classroom, providing students with opportunities to develop confidence, resilience, independence and creativity through a rich programme of learning, enrichment and experiences. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our dedicated staff, who work together to support and inspire young people and help them become confident, responsible and respectful members of society.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
Can build positive and trusting relationships with students who may find school difficult.
Understands the impact of trauma, attachment difficulties and emotional needs on behaviour and learning.
Is able to remain calm, resilient and professional in challenging situations.
Has experience delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.
Can support students' emotional regulation, wellbeing and engagement with learning.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
Access to Trust-wide networks and support.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Vivup staff benefits platform.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
A supportive and collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters.

The Role

This rewarding role provides an opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives. You will support students who may experience emotional dysregulation, behavioural challenges or barriers to learning, using trauma-informed and relational approaches to help them succeed. You will deliver targeted interventions focused on emotional regulation, resilience, social skills, literacy, numeracy and engagement with learning, whilst working alongside colleagues to create a safe, inclusive and positive environment for all students.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack, including the job description and person specification within

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact kate.jackson@consilium-at.com.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive enough applications. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews: To be confirmed on a date to be arranged

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector Fluency Duty requires state-funded schools to ensure candidates for customer-facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Armthorpe Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 695 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Armthorpe Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/armthorpe-academy

Armthorpe Academy is a ‘truly inclusive school’ (Ofsted 2019). We have high expectations of students, both in terms of their progress and their behaviour. In particular, we expect them to invest in their own learning, and we encourage them to enjoy and make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school. They, in turn, can expect from us the highest possible quality of teaching, care and support.

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