Higher Level Teaching Assistant- PBS Practitioner

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – PBS Practitioner

Location: Effingham, Surrey
Salary: £28,249 – £31,465 per annum (actual salary, depending on qualifications and experience)
Welcome Bonus: £2,000 for candidates with relevant SEN experience
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Term Time Only
Working hours:Monday to Wednesday: 8:15am – 4:45pm,Thursday: 8:15am – 5:00pm,Friday: 8:15am – 4:00pm

Make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or SEN professional with a passion for supporting young people with autism and additional needs?

CareED Recruitment are seeking a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner / Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Surrey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people, understands the importance of emotional regulation and positive behaviour support, and wants to play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The school supports young people aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), providing a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

With small classes, a dedicated pastoral team and access to specialist therapeutic support, you'll be joining a school that genuinely values teamwork and puts its pupils at the heart of everything it does.

The Role

This is more than a traditional HLTA position.

You'll work closely with teaching staff, the Pastoral Lead and the wider therapy team to help develop and embed positive behaviour support strategies across the school.

Your focus will be on understanding the individual needs of pupils, promoting emotional wellbeing and helping young people develop the skills they need to manage challenges and engage positively with their education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers with the day-to-day running of the classroom and delivery of learning activities.
• Helping develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies across the school.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, communication and behaviours of concern.
• Working alongside the pastoral and therapy teams to ensure pupils receive consistent, individualised support.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and their families.
• Working collaboratively with the Family Support Officer to maintain effective communication with parents and carers.
• Supporting the identification and delivery of staff training in Positive Behaviour Support.
• Promoting a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment where young people feel safe, understood and supported.

About You

We're looking for someone who is patient, resilient, compassionate and confident in supporting young people with additional needs.

Essential requirements:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• A relevant professional qualification or willingness and ability to work towards a Level 3 qualification in working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people with autism and additional learning needs.
• A positive, proactive and consistent approach to behaviour support.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers, families and other professionals.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in working with children and young people.
• Previous experience working within a SEND school, specialist provision or similar setting.
• Experience supporting young people with ASC, SEMH or behaviours of concern.
• Knowledge or experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Qualifications in psychology, social care or a related field.
• Previous HLTA or pastoral support experience.

Interested? We'd Love to Hear From You!

If you're an experienced HLTA, SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Practitioner or Pastoral Support professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your cv and we send you an application for to complete an application form.

Apply today and we'll be in touch to tell you more about the school and the opportunity.

CareEd Recruitment is supporting the school with this permanent appointment.