Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Alternative Provision

Location: Burgess Hill
Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

Teaching Personnel are looking for a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join an alternative provision setting in Burgess Hill.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who may have SEMH, behavioural and additional educational needs, and who can provide consistency, structure and positive support within a smaller, more specialist setting.

Due to the location of the provision, applicants must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across the provision
• Delivering activities and interventions to individuals and small groups
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural and additional needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and emotional regulation
• Managing challenging behaviour using positive and consistent strategies
• Maintaining clear boundaries and expectations
• Creating a calm, safe and supportive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team
• Acting as a positive role model for pupils
• Taking on additional responsibilities appropriate to an HLTA role

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced as an HLTA, Teaching Assistant or in a similar education/support role
• Confident supporting young people with challenging behaviour
• Calm, patient and resilient
• Consistent and confident in setting boundaries
• Compassionate and non-judgemental
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils
• Adaptable and confident working in a less traditional educational environment
• A strong communicator and team player
• A driver with access to their own vehicle

Experience within SEN, SEMH, alternative provision, behavioural support, youth work, residential care, mentoring or similar settings would be highly beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Work within a specialist alternative provision setting
• Make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• Develop your experience within SEMH and behavioural support
• Support pupils on a more individualised basis
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive team
• Opportunity for a longer-term position for the right candidate

If you're an experienced HLTA who is looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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