Behaviour Specialist HLTA - Rhondda Cynon Taf (September Start) Pay: £100.00-£130.00 per day (depending on experience) Do you have a passion for transforming behaviour and helping young people reach their full potential? Are you confident, resilient, and able to build strong, meaningful relationships with pupils who need that extra support? Aspire People are recruiting for a Behaviour Specialist HLTA to work across schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf from September. This is a highly rewarding role where you'll play a pivotal part in helping pupils overcome barriers, re-engage with learning, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom. The Role As a Behaviour Specialist HLTA, you'll be at the heart of the school's support system-working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and ALN/SEN specialists to create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment. You won't just manage behaviour-you'll influence change, build confidence, and make a lasting difference. Key Responsibilities Targeted behaviour support: Deliver impactful 1:1 and small-group interventions to improve engagement, emotional regulation and readiness to learn Positive behaviour & de-escalation: Use proven strategies to reduce disruption and successfully support pupils back into lessons HLTA responsibilities: Lead engaging learning activities, deliver planned sessions and confidently provide high-quality classroom cover Pastoral support: Support pupils with routines, transitions and reintegration following behavioural challenges Collaborative working: Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral/ALN teams to implement and review individual behaviour plans Safeguarding: Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure pupil wellbeing at all times The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone passionate, proactive and emotionally intelligent, who thrives in a challenging but rewarding environment: Experience working with children or young people in education or a support-based setting Strong behaviour management skills with the ability to quickly build trust and rapport Confidence stepping into an HLTA role, leading sessions and interventions independently A calm, consistent and resilient approach Excellent communication and a genuine team-player mentality Desirable (but not essential): Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, EBD, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, anxiety and/or ALN. Why Aspire People? Work with a specialist education consultant who understands your skills and goals Opportunities to work across a variety of schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf Ongoing support and access to long-term career opportunities within education A chance to secure a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day Apply Now If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact as a Behaviour Specialist HLTA in Rhondda Cynon Taf, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the next steps. Contact: Melissa Riddle - Business Manager (Secondary & FE) (phone number removed) | (phone number removed) 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
