Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Description

Job Title: HLTA – Behaviour

Area: Lewisham, Southeast London

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full–time, Term Time Only

Salary: 30,000 – 32,000 per anum

Working hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

About the school:

This high–performing Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) supports students aged 11–19 facing challenges in mainstream settings due to behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties. With two campuses, the school delivers a curriculum combining academic and vocational learning. Students benefit from a nurturing environment prioritising personal development and progression.

About the role:

HLTA will oversee the daily management of behaviour support spaces, providing structured, responsive interventions for students who require specialist or escalated support. You will work closely with pastoral, SEN, and teaching teams to deliver targeted strategies that support positive student outcomes and engagement. This is a key role within the school's safeguarding and wellbeing framework.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

Manage a designated behaviour intervention space within the schoolSupport students with SEMH and behavioural needsDeliver structured interventions and tailored learning supportLiaise with teaching and pastoral staff to re–engage learnersUphold and model high expectations for conduct and engagementRespond to and de–escalate challenging behavioursRequirements –

The ideal candidate would have:

Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needsHLTA status or equivalent experienceBehaviour management and de–escalation skillsStrong communication and interpersonal abilitiesA calm, resilient, and consistent approachEnhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update ServiceOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Ad ID: 5416995519