Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in London

If you have natural enthusiasm for working with young people and are committed to working to improve their life chances, then The Southover Partnership would like you to join our welcoming and passionate team. We are an Independent Special Needs day school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, Autistic Spectrum disorder and other complex needs. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are placed by a wide range of local authorities. Typically, the pupils placed at our school have had significantly disrupted educational journeys. Southover provides an education for KS3, KS4 and KS5 students.

Our work at Southover is underpinned by the principles of Attachment Theory. We follow a small school model because we believe it delivers the best outcomes for our students. This means each school community gets to deeply know and understand its students and gives them the opportunity to be more directly involved in their own education. This is an exciting opportunity in a good school for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed person, who will continue to maintain the School high standards by providing abundant opportunities for all students to achieve.

Job Purpose: To support the academic and behavioural needs of the students at Southover Partnership to enable them to develop personal, social and academic skills. To assist the staff team at Southover Partnership in enabling a calm and purposeful environment for education.

We are looking for:

• An all-round individual, who is able to inspire and motivate students
• Has a proven track record of high standards with pupils with challenging/complex behaviour within a SEMH or similar setting
• Has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Has an interest in, and understanding of, the factors which affect behaviour
• Is both flexible, a good team player and has a good sense of humour
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and positive working environment where the wellbeing of both students and staff is a high priority
• Students with whom you can make exceptional progress
• The opportunity to be part of a hard-working, supportive, solution-focused team of professionals
• A highly rewarding job where you can make a difference to young people’s lives

This role may suit those looking to work a shorter day as our core work day is 9am-3pm. (There will be some extended days for CPD training, advance notice is given).

Please note: The Southover Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and a range of other pre-employment checks. All employees are responsible for adhering to data protection requirements and must comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.

In line with KCIS requirements, The Southover Partnership will seek references prior to the interview stage. By submitting an application, you consent to us contacting your referees, including your current employer, before interview. The Southover Partnership welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK.

Please note: We reserve the right to close vacancies early and interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of applications be received.