Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Behaviour/ Pastoral Support) at Wiltshire Career Site

Chippenham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

31537.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behaviour Support, Pastoral Support, Implementing Specialist Strategies, Promote Inclusion, Emotional Regulation, Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), Challenging Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Resilience, Discretion

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: Grade H £31,537 (pro rata) Hours of work: Your working hours would be 8.45am – 11.45 and 12.15pm -3.15pm Monday to Friday (30 hours/week) in order to cover part of lunchtime. You will work for 38 weeks during term time and be paid for 5.7 weeks holiday. Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Lyneham Primary School for further information. All about the role: We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in a Behaviour/ Pastoral Support role across the school. This role will involve implementing specialist strategies to reduce barriers to learning, promote inclusion, and support pupils whose behaviour or emotional regulation presents a significant challenge to themselves and others. The postholder will work flexibly across year groups, supporting pupils with social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) and behavioural needs, including during periods of heightened distress or dysregulation. The role requires calm, consistent practice and the ability to manage challenging and, at times, emotionally demanding situations. The successful candidate will also receive training to join the school’s Safeguarding Team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). This is a highly responsible role requiring resilience, discretion and a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. Find out more and apply: We would warmly encourage potential candidates to visit the school and meet our team. To arrange a visit or request an application form, job description, and personal specification, please contact the school office on 01249 890 413 or by email admin@lynehamprimary.wilts.sch.uk [admin@lynehamprimary.wilts.sch.uk] We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Closing date (and time): 12.30pm 17/03/2026 Interview date: w/c 23/03/20266 Commencement date: asap after offer made This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

This role involves implementing specialist strategies to reduce barriers to learning, promote inclusion, and support pupils whose behaviour or emotional regulation presents significant challenges. The postholder will work flexibly across year groups supporting pupils with social, emotional, mental health, and behavioural needs.