Job Description
Behaviour Specialist HLTA - Torfaen (September Start)Pay: £100.00-£130.00 per day (depending on experience)Are you passionate about making a real difference for pupils who need strong, consistent behaviour support? Aspire People are recruiting a Behaviour Specialist HLTA for a September start in secondary schools across Torfaen.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and helping learners re-engage and succeed as schools prepare for the new academic year.The RoleAs a Behaviour Specialist HLTA, you will be a key part of the school's support team, working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and SEN/ALN leads to promote positive behaviour and create a calm, structured learning environment from September onwards.Key ResponsibilitiesTargeted behaviour support - Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions to support emotional regulation, engagement and readiness to learnPositive behaviour & de-escalation - Use consistent strategies to reduce disruption and support pupils back into the classroomHLTA classroom responsibilities - Lead learning activities, deliver planned sessions and provide high-quality cover where requiredPastoral support - Support pupils with routines, transitions and reintegration following incidents or time out of classCollaborative working - Contribute to behaviour plans alongside teachers, pastoral teams and SEN/ALN staffSafeguarding - Record and report concerns in line with school safeguarding proceduresThe Ideal CandidateYou will be calm, resilient and proactive, with a genuine commitment to supporting young people. You should have:Experience working with children or young people in an education or support settingStrong behaviour management skills and the ability to build rapport quicklyConfidence leading learning and interventions at HLTA levelExcellent communication skills and a team-focused approachDesirable (but not essential): Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, EBD, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, anxiety and/or ALN.Apply NowIf you're interested in this Behaviour Specialist HLTA role starting in September in Torfaen, apply today with your CV and we will be in touch.Contact:Melissa Riddle - Business Manager (Secondary & FE) | Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business.
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.