Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEMH

Randstad Education; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to empower students with complex needs in a nurturing, inclusive setting. You will support personal and educational growth, manage classes in the teacher's absence, and contribute to holistic student development.

The role requires a HLTA Diploma (or Level 4), Level 5 PBS, GCSEs in English/Maths, and solid safeguarding knowledge. A full enhanced DBS will be needed.

Qualifications

• HLTA Diploma (or Level 4 equivalent) required.
• Level 5 PBS Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4+.
• Proven SEN experience: SLD/PMLD, ADHD, and ASD.
• Strong safeguarding understanding and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher and lead lessons in their absence.
• Embed PBS frameworks to reduce behaviours of concern.
• Conduct behavioural observations to inform support plans.
• Deliver tailored educational activities for EHCP needs.
• Promote welfare and safeguarding per school policies.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, parents and external professionals.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

HLTA Diploma / Level 4

Level 5 PBS Practitioner

GCSE English & Maths C/4+

Job description

Are you a dedicated and passionate teaching assistant committed to empowering students with complex needs to reach their full potential?

We are looking for an empathetic and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated pastoral team. In this position, you will be instrumental in supporting students' personal and educational growth, enabling them to flourish within a nurturing, inclusive setting.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Working hours: 40 hours per week, term time only.

Your Role

Support the Class Teacher in the day-to-day management of the classroom and lead lessons in their absence.

Embed positive behaviour support (PBS) frameworks to reduce behaviours of concern and improve the quality of life for our students.

Conduct behavioural observations and functional assessments to inform individual support plans.

Provide a spectrum of educational activities tailored to students' individual EHCP requirements.

Promote student welfare and safeguarding in accordance with school policies.

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, parents, and external professionals to ensure holistic student development.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma (or Level 4 equivalent) and a Level 5 PBS Practitioner qualification or relevant experience.

GCSE (or equivalent) pass at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.

Proven experience working with students with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD, and ASD.

Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a solution-focused approach to challenging behaviours.

Able to provide your own vehicle or public transport.

Eligibility to work in the UK.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Continued training and development opportunities.

Shopping and transportation schemes including UK health cash plan.

£1,000 refer-a-friend programme.

24/7 employee assistance programme and network of supportive and nurturing staff.