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

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

Job summary

A UK-based education services provider is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time role in Southwark and Bromley. You will support children and adolescents with complex mental health needs, contribute to teaching and learning, and collaborate with clinicians and staff. A psychology background is highly desirable. Apply with your CV today.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be calm under pressure and flexible.
• A psychology background is highly desirable.
• Passionate about young people's wellbeing and educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning within the primary classroom.
• Assisting across the wider school including adolescent students.
• Attending Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• Managing high levels of administration.
• Working collaboratively with clinicians, therapists, and teaching staff.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing

Flexible

Passionate about wellbeing

Education

Psychology graduate or background

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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.