Senior HLTA for SEN: PBS-Driven Student Growth

Randstad UK; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UK health cash plan

£1,000 refer-a-friend programme

24/7 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 the Class Teacher, lead lessons in their absence, and help embed positive behaviour support to enhance wellbeing.

The role requires a HLTA Diploma (or Level 4) and a Level 5 PBS qualification, GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or higher, and proven SEN experience (SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD, ASD).

Qualifications

• 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.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher in day-to-day classroom management and lead lessons in their absence.
• Embed PBS frameworks to reduce behaviours of concern and improve students' quality of life.
• Conduct behavioural observations and functional assessments to inform individual support plans.
• Provide educational activities tailored to students' EHCP requirements.
• Promote student welfare and safeguarding in line with school policies.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, parents, and external professionals for holistic development.

Skills

Empathy

Proactive approach

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA Diploma or Level 4 equivalent

Level 5 PBS Practitioner qualification

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to empower students with complex needs in a nurturing, inclusive setting. You will support the Class Teacher, lead lessons in their absence, and help embed positive behaviour support to enhance wellbeing.

The role requires a HLTA Diploma (or Level 4) and a Level 5 PBS qualification, GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or higher, and proven SEN experience (SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD, ASD).