Higher Level SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Staffing; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

UK health cash plan

Refer-a-friend £1,000

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Randstad Staffing is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support young learners with SEN in Tandridge. You will work with the Class Teacher, deliver lessons in their absence, and help implement PBS frameworks.

The role requires HLTA-level qualifications, experience with SEN, and strong safeguarding knowledge. A DBS check and permanent right to work in the UK are required; the position is full-time, term-time, with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• HLTA or Level 4 equivalent required.
• Level 5 PBS Practitioner qualification or relevant experience.
• GCSE English and Maths pass (C/4 or above).

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher in day-to-day classroom management and lead lessons when needed.
• Embed PBS to reduce behaviours and improve quality of life for students.
• Conduct behavioural observations and inform support plans.
• Provide activities tailored to EHCP requirements.
• Promote safeguarding and work with families and professionals.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support holistic student development.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Youth work background

Classroom management

De-escalation techniques

Education

HLTA Diploma (Level 4)

Level 5 PBS Practitioner

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and supportive teaching assistant dedicated to helping young learners with complex needs succeed?

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive pastoral team. In this role, you will play a key part in fostering pupils' academic and personal development, helping them succeed in an inclusive and encouraging environment.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Working hours: 40 hours per week, term time only.

Your Role

• Support the Class Teacher in the day-to-day management of the classroom and lead lessons in their absence.
• Embed positive behaviour support (PBS) frameworks to reduce behaviours of concern and improve the quality of life for our students.
• Conduct behavioural observations and functional assessments to inform individual support plans.
• Provide a spectrum of educational activities tailored to students' individual EHCP requirements.
• Promote student welfare and safeguarding in accordance with school policies.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, parents, and external professionals to ensure holistic student development.

Essentials

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma (or Level 4 equivalent) and a Level 5 PBS Practitioner qualification or relevant experience.
• GCSE (or equivalent) pass at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Proven experience working with students with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD, and ASD.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a solution-focused approach to challenging behaviours.
• Able to provide your own vehicle or public transport.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Continued training and development opportunities.
• Shopping and transportation schemes including UK health cash plan.
• £1,000 refer-a-friend programme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and network of supportive and nurturing staff.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university