Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Job in Bromley Education & Training Jobs

UCM EDUCATION; Bromley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in the UK seeks a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support children and adolescents with complex mental health needs in a hospital school setting. The role requires collaboration with clinicians and a psychology background is highly desirable. Applicants must be calm under pressure and dedicated to enhancing students' wellbeing and educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate or relevant background desirable.
• Ability to manage high levels of administration in a hospital setting.
• Collaborative working with therapists and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the primary classroom.
• Assist adolescent students as needed.
• Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
• Manage administrative tasks with training provided.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and clinicians.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Flexible

Passionate about wellbeing

Education

Psychology degree or 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 and Bromley, 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.