Senior HLTA: SEN & PBS Specialist

Randstad UK; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued training and development

Health cash plan

Refer-a-friend £1,000

24/7 employee assistance

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our pastoral team in Sevenoaks. You will support learning, lead lessons when needed, and embed PBS to improve behaviours and EHCP outcomes.

The role requires HLTA Level 4, Level 5 PBS qualification or equivalent, GCSEs in English/Maths (C/4+), and strong safeguarding knowledge. UK work eligibility and a DBS check are essential. 40 hours/week,Term time only.

Qualifications

• HLTA Diploma or Level 4 equivalent.
• Level 5 PBS Practitioner qualification or relevant experience.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Proven experience with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD and ASD.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a solution-focused approach to challenging behaviours.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher in day-to-day classroom management.
• Lead lessons in the teacher's absence.
• Embed PBS frameworks to reduce behaviours of concern.
• Conduct behavioural observations and functional assessments.
• Provide activities tailored to EHCP requirements.
• Promote student welfare and safeguarding per school policies.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, parents and external professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Observation & assessment

Education

HLTA Diploma / Level 4 equivalent

Level 5 PBS Practitioner qualification or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our pastoral team in Sevenoaks. You will support learning, lead lessons when needed, and embed PBS to improve behaviours and EHCP outcomes.

The role requires HLTA Level 4, Level 5 PBS qualification or equivalent, GCSEs in English/Maths (C/4+), and strong safeguarding knowledge. UK work eligibility and a DBS check are essential. 40 hours/week,Term time only.