💼 Full-Time Position

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEMH KS1

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Willowfield Academy
📍 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 28, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

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The role in a nutshell

To lead and support the delivery of a nurturing, structured, and engaging curriculum for KS1 pupils whose primary need is SEMH and who are working at an EYFS developmental stage. The HLTA will play a key role in facilitating continuous provision, supporting emotional regulation, and enabling pupils to access learning through play-based and experiential approaches.

The candidate

The ideal candidate will have or can demonstrate a commitment to undertake professional development. You will need:

  • HLTA status or equivalent experience
  • Training in SEMH, trauma-informed practice, or attachment-aware approaches
  • Understanding of EYFS framework and continuous provision
  • Behaviour management approaches (e.g. Team Teach, de-escalation)
  • Safeguarding and child protection training
  • SEND Code of Practice awareness
  • We welcome applications from everyo...