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 management

About 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:

The school is happy to arrange either face-to-face or online interviews over the summer. A visit to the school can also be organised if preferred.

If you're looking for a rewarding and impactful role, and you have the skills and mindset to support children with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Commitment:

JDS Recruitment is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough background checks, including an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and right-to-work checks in the UK.

We’ve been entrusted by the school to find the most suitable and passionate SEN Teacher to uphold the high standards of teaching and care. If you're committed to making a difference and have the required experience, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. All applications are considered strictly on merit.