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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)


Company : JDS Recruitment


Location : Chigwell, England


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

HLTA – SEMH Primary School – Chigwell We are currently recruiting for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist SEMH primary school in Chigwell this September. This is a full-time, long-term agency to permanent position. Key Details: Start Date: September 2025 Location: Chigwell, Essex Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30am start daily Two days finish at 4:30pm One day finish at 5:00pm Friday finish at 3:00pm Role Summary: You will be stepping into the role of cover teacher or second-in-command, delivering pre-planned lessons across the school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong classroom presence and a passion for supporting children with additional needs. Candidate Requirements: HLTA qualification is not essential, but HLTA experience is highly advantageous Experience from mainstream, SEMH, or SEN settings is welcome Must be resilient, have a good sense of humour, and show strong initiative Confident in delivering lessons and supporting behaviour managementAbout the School: The school is a residential primary school catering for pupils aged 5–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Pupils board from Monday to Friday during term time and are referred by Essex County Council. The school is in a semi-rural area of Essex, near the London Borough of Redbridge. Interviews:<...