Job Reference: EPSEDJOBS/839/11850
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:05 to 15:15
Establishment Name and Location: Portchester Community School, White Hart Lane, Fareham
Closing Date: 17/06/2026
Job Category: Support
Local Authority: Hampshire
Phase of Education: Secondary
Job Introduction
Term Time only plus one week (40 weeks)
Grade D, Actual Salary: £21,407 to £23,552 p.a.
Full Time Equivalent £27,780 to £30,564 p.a.
Start Date: Dependent on candidate availability
We are seeking a highly motivated, personable and experienced HLTA to join our dedicated team with a specialism in Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant specialising in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), you will support pupils to develop the emotional regulation, resilience and social skills needed to engage successfully in learning and school life. Working closely with the SENCO, teaching staff and pastoral teams, you will deliver targeted interventions and implement strategies that support pupils in overcoming barriers related to emotional wellbeing and behaviour.
This specialist HLTA role includes opportunities to work both within the Resourced Provision and alongside pupils in mainstream classes, delivering small group and individual interventions while also supporting wider curriculum access where SEMH needs impact learning.
The postholder will also be responsible for fulfilling the safeguarding requirements of the role and adhering to the school's safeguarding policy.
Essential Qualifications Required
Educated to GCSE Level 4 (or above) or work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.
We are looking for someone who
- Has evidence of appropriate and relevant professional development
- Has knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) (desirable)
- Is organised and able to act on own initiative and prioritise workload
- Has excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Is committed to supporting the school's ethos and values
- Is willing to continue with own professional development
We offer
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- A school with a calm and considered environment
- A school that is moving towards outstanding
- Effective training and support
- A positive working environment
- A school that pupils, staff and the community feel proud of
- Membership of a strong staff body
- A generous holiday and pension package as a Hampshire County Council employee.
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and applications are encouraged regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Safer Recruitment
Portchester Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
