Higher Level Teaching Assistant

UCM Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Southwark is looking for a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support children with complex mental health needs in a school environment. This full-time role includes supporting teaching in the classroom, attending key meetings, and managing administrative tasks. A psychology background is preferred. Join us to make a meaningful difference every day.

Qualifications

• Must be calm under pressure and passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing.
• Experience in educational settings or mental health support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the primary classroom.
• Assist across the school, including with adolescent students.
• Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• Manage high levels of administration.

Skills

Proactivity

Confident communication

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Psychology graduate or similar background

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, confident, and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our hospital school team in Southwark, supporting children and adolescents with complex mental health needs

This is a full-time position working within a highly specialised and supportive environment, where your work will make a meaningful difference every day.

You will be:

• Supporting teaching and learning within the primary classroom
• Assisting across the wider school, including with adolescent students where necessary
• Attending Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and other school meetings
• Expected to manage high levels of administration (training will be provided on hospital systems)
• Working collaboratively with clinicians, therapists, and teaching staff

A Psychology graduate or someone with a psychology background is highly desirable due to the nature of the setting. Candidates must be calm under pressure, flexible, and passionate about supporting young people s wellbeing and educational outcomes.

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV today!

UCM Education specialises in placing teachers and support staff in schools and nurseries throughout the UK. Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.