Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

senploy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an HLTA to manage behavior support spaces at a high-performing PRU in Southeast London. Responsibilities include delivering tailored interventions for students with SEMH needs and collaborating with teaching staff to enhance engagement. The ideal candidate will have HLTA status or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to de-escalate challenging behaviors. This full-time role offers a salary between £30,000 and £32,000.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Proven behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated behaviour intervention space within the school.
• Support students with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Deliver structured interventions and tailored learning support.
• Liaise with teaching and pastoral staff to re-engage learners.
• Uphold and model high expectations for conduct and engagement.
• Respond to and de-escalate challenging behaviours.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs

Behaviour management and de-escalation skills

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Education

HLTA status or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HLTA - Behaviour | Area: Lewisham, Southeast London | Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only | Salary: 30,000 - 32,000 per annum | Working hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

About the school

This high-performing Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) supports students aged 11-19 facing challenges in mainstream settings due to behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties. With two campuses, the school delivers a curriculum combining academic and vocational learning. Students benefit from a nurturing environment prioritising personal development and progression.

About the role

HLTA will oversee the daily management of behaviour support spaces, providing structured, responsive interventions for students who require specialist or escalated support. You will work closely with pastoral, SEN, and teaching teams to deliver targeted strategies that support positive student outcomes and engagement. This is a key role within the school\'s safeguarding and wellbeing framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated behaviour intervention space within the school
• Support students with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Deliver structured interventions and tailored learning support
• Liaise with teaching and pastoral staff to re-engage learners
• Uphold and model high expectations for conduct and engagement
• Respond to and de-escalate challenging behaviours

Requirements

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• A calm, resilient, and consistent approach
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.