Higher Level Teaching Assistant

UCM EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational charity seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Southwark to support children and adolescents with complex mental health needs. This full-time position involves assisting in the classroom and with administration, attending meetings, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates are psychology graduates or those with relevant background who are calm and flexible, ready to make a positive impact on students' educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be calm under pressure and flexible.
• A psychology background is highly desirable.
• Passion for supporting young people's wellbeing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning within the primary classroom.
• Assisting in the wider school, including with adolescent students.
• Managing high levels of administration with training provided.
• Collaborating with clinicians, therapists, and teaching staff.

Skills

Supporting teaching and learning

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Passion for supporting young people's wellbeing

Education

Degree in Psychology or similar

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!

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.