HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Alternative Provision

Location: Barnet, North London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, temporary
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join an alternative provision setting in Barnet, supporting pupils who require additional help to access education.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA who can deliver engaging learning activities, support pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and help young people rebuild positive relationships with education.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties and additional learning needs.
• Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, resilience and progress.
• Support pupils in developing the skills needed to engage successfully with education.

The Ideal Candidate

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience delivering learning activities independently.
• Previous experience in an alternative provision, PRU, SEMH school or a similar educational setting.
• Confident behaviour-management and de-escalation skills.
• A calm, patient and consistent approach when supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• Full-time work, Monday to Friday.
• An ASAP start, subject to satisfactory recruitment and safeguarding checks.
• Competitive daily pay, confirmed before the assignment begins.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who need additional support to succeed.

Interested?

If you have the skills and experience to support pupils in alternative provision, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your up-to-date CV, highlighting your relevant HLTA, SEMH and behaviour-management experience, or contact Tradewind Recruitment to discuss the opportunity.

Tradewind Recruitment is an education recruitment agency supplying temporary staff to schools and alternative provision settings. All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance where required.

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