Higher level teaching assistant (hlta) - pupil referral unithigher level teaching assistant (hlta) -

Job Description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated, resilient and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

As a HLTA within a PRU setting, you will:

• Deliver engaging small-group and 1:1 learning sessions
• Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Lead lessons in the absence of a teacher and follow tailored schemes of work
• Implement behaviour-support strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and external professionals
• Help create a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with challenging behaviour or SEMH (school or care backgrounds welcome)
• Confident leading learning and supporting differentiated activities
• Patient, emotionally resilient and able to build positive relationships
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to improving pupil outcomes
• Qualified at HLTA level or experienced as a Senior Teaching Assistant/Unqualified Teacher

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Competitive daily rates with weekly pay
• Access to training and CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives and feel this role is right for you, apply today with your CV. Teaching Personnel will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.