Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southover Partnership is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated candidate to support pupils with SEMH needs in a small, caring school setting. You will assist teachers, help manage behaviour, and contribute to a calm and purposeful learning environment.

We value flexibility, teamwork and a positive attitude. The role may suit someone seeking a shorter day with a core 9am-3pm schedule and occasional CPD days announced in advance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to inspire and motivate students in challenging settings.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy SEMH environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic and behavioural needs of students to develop personal, social and academic skills.
• Assist staff to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment.
• Help students achieve progress through structured activities and positive behaviour strategies.
• Be flexible, reliable and ready to cooperate with colleagues to meet pupils’ needs.

Skills

Inspiring students

Behaviour management

Team player

Education

Education-related qualification

Job description

If you have natural enthusiasm for working with young people and are committed to working to improve their life chances, then The Southover Partnership would like you to join our welcoming and passionate team.

We are an Independent Special Needs day school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum disorder and other complex needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are placed by a wide range of local authorities. Typically, the pupils placed at our school have had significantly disrupted educational journey's. Southover provides an education for KS3, KS4 and KS5 students.

Our work at Southover is underpinned by the principles of Attachment Theory. We follow a small school model because we believe it delivers the best outcomes for our students. This means each school community gets to deeply know and understand its students and gives them the opportunity to be more directly involved in their own education.

This is an exciting opportunity in an good school for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed person, who will continue to maintain the School high standards by providing abundant opportunities for all students to achieve.

Job Purpose:

To support the academic and behavioural needs of the students at Southover Partnership to enable them to develop personal, social and academic skills. To assist the staff team at Southover Partnership in enabling a calm and purposeful environment for education.

We are looking for:

An all-round individual, who is able to inspire and motivate students

Has a proven track record of high standards with pupils with challenging/complex behaviour within a SEMH or similar setting

Has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Has an interest in, and understanding of, the factors, which affect behaviour

Is both flexible, a good team player and has a good sense of humour

A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations

We can offer you:

A welcoming and positive working environment where the wellbeing of both students and staff is a high priority

Students with whom you can make exceptional progress

The opportunity to be part of a hard-working, supportive, solution-focused team of professionals

A highly rewarding job where you can make a difference to young people’s lives

If you have natural enthusiasm for working with young people and are committed to working to improve their life chances, then Southover Partnership would like you to join our welcoming and passionate team.

We are an Independent Special Needs day school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum disorder and other complex needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are placed by a wide range of local authorities. Typically, the pupils placed at our school have had significantly disrupted educational journey's. Southover provides an education for KS3, KS4 and KS5 students.

Our work at Southover is underpinned by the principles of Attachment Theory. We follow a small school model because we believe it delivers the best outcomes for our students. This means each school community gets to deeply know and understand its students and gives them the opportunity to be more directly involved in their own education.

This is an exciting opportunity in an good school for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed person, who will continue to maintain the School high standards by providing abundant opportunities for all students to achieve.

This role may suit those looking to work a shorter day as our core work day is 9am-3pm. (There will be some extended days for CPD training, advance notice is given).

Please note

• The Southover Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and a range of other pre-employment checks. All employees are responsible for adhering to data protection requirements and must comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.

• In line with KCIS requirements, The Southover Partnership will seek references prior to the interview stage. By submitting an application, you consent to us contacting your referees, including your current employer, before interview.

• The Southover Partnership welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK.

• Please note: We reserve the right to close vacancies early and interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of applications be received.