Senior HLTA — SEN Support, PBS & Growth

Randstad UK; 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

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.